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Wave planner Job Description

Wave planner Job Description Template

Wave planners have a crucial role in logistics, responsible for coordinating transportation tasks smoothly and timely. They analyze shipping options, optimize routes, track shipments, ensure inventory management, and collaborate closely with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams – enhancing efficiency and product flow.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with production and inventory teams to develop daily and weekly production plans
  • Ensure that production plans align with customer orders and inventory levels
  • Monitor production progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet goals
  • Communicate changes in production plans to relevant team members and stakeholders
  • Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Create reports and presentations to share production performance and forecasting information with management
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in production planning

Requirements:

  • - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data and develop efficient wave plans
  • - Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • - Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and material planning (MRP) systems
  • - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • - Attention to detail and accuracy in executing wave plans to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels
  • - Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices
  • - Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
  • - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in a similar role.