Warehouse Wave Planning Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Execute the daily "wave" plan by releasing orders in logic-based batches that maximize picking efficiency and equipment utilization.
• Monitor real-time progress in picking, packing, and shipping to ensure a steady flow of work, preventing bottlenecks or "starving" downstream departments.
• Cookordination with Customer Service and Transportation to prioritize "hot" orders, expedited shipments, and carrier-specific cut-offs.
• Work closely with the replenishment team to ensure stock is in active pick faces before waves are released, minimizing "shorts" or order delays.
• Review daily volume forecasts to adjust batch sizes and picking methodologies (e.g., zone vs. cluster picking).

Requirements

• Conducting regular floor walks to verify WMS data against physical congestion or equipment availability.
• Working directly on the floor during peak surges—assisting with picking, packing, or replenishment to help the team meet wave deadlines.
• Collaborating with department leads to reassign labor based on wave progress and backlog.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma required; Associate degree in Logistics or related field preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.