Warehouse Planner I

About the Role

The Warehouse Planner I supports the safe, accurate, and timely movement and control of materials through Warehouse Stores within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for physically handling materials and accurately completing the corresponding system transactions necessary to maintain inventory integrity. Success requires strong attention to detail, transaction accuracy, organization, and the ability to maintain an appropriate pace while performing both physical warehouse and computer-based activities. The Warehouse Planner I works under the direction of Supply Chain leadership and receives day-to-day work coordination and training from the Lead Warehouse Planner.

Responsibilities

• Receiving:
  • Receive materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and other goods delivered to Warehouse Stores.
  • Inspect incoming materials for damage, quantity, item identification, and accuracy against documentation.
  • Identify and follow the Overage, Shortage & Damage (OS&D) process for discrepancies.
  • Prepare and stage materials for return when required.
  • Complete Goods Receipt and ERP transactions accurately and timely.
  • Organize and stock inventory in designated locations while maintaining traceability.
  • Route or deliver non-stock and direct-use materials to requesters or departments.
  • Maintain receiving and material-movement documentation.
  • Communicate unresolved receiving exceptions promptly.
• Issuing & Material Distribution:
  • Review and fulfill authorized material requests.
  • Accurately pick, verify, and stage materials for issue.
  • Complete Goods Issue, inventory transfer, and ERP transactions timely.
  • Ensure direct-use materials are properly received and issued in the ERP system.
  • Deliver issued materials to requesters, departments, or company locations.
  • Maintain documentation for material issues, transfers, and deliveries.
• Customer & Product Samples:
  • Prepare, package, label, and stage product samples for shipment.
  • Confirm shipment requirements and create shipping documentation.
  • Schedule carrier pickups and maintain sample-shipment documentation.
• Inventory Management & Warehouse Control:
  • Perform scheduled cycle counts and follow variance procedures.
  • Maintain accurate bin locations and organized storage areas.
  • Identify and report restricted or damaged materials.
  • Support physical inventory counts and audits.
  • Maintain physical security and control of inventory.
  • Report inventory discrepancies or security concerns immediately.
  • Maintain clean and orderly warehouse areas.
• Safety:
  • Comply with safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
  • Safely operate forklifts, material-handling equipment, and company vehicles.
  • Follow safe handling and storage procedures.
  • Maintain safe work areas and promptly report hazards.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company vehicle requirements.
  • Ability to operate a sit-down forklift or complete forklift training.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft 365.
  • Ability to learn and perform ERP transactions accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to follow processes and documentation requirements.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to organize work and manage priorities.
  • Ability to work independently after instruction.
• Preferred:
  • Previous warehouse, inventory control, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience.
  • Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management System (WMS) transactions.
  • Previous forklift and material-handling experience.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and handle materials for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders to access stored materials.
• Work in an ambient-temperature warehouse with seasonal variations.
• Periodic driving between nearby company locations during the workday.

This position description outlines the general nature and level of work currently assigned. Duties, responsibilities, systems, reporting relationships, and work assignments may be added, changed, or reassigned at the company's discretion.