Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,700 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting with the prioritization of the workflow throughout the distribution center in order to meet business needs. The Wave Planner will also aid in wave planning, coordinating orders with customer service, operations and transportation, tracking the progress of waves, releasing work to the floor, and maintaining and open line of communication with the operations management team as well as assist in making and clearly communicating key business decisions. Must closely monitor, through the warehouse management system, wave status to prevent bottlenecks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, analyze, modify and execute the Wave Plan to predetermine ship schedules are met for all customers while maintaining a level workload of activity across all shifts
Completes the waves in warehouse management system to include fixing wave shortages
Completing and sending out hourly report and final report
Prioritize daily schedule and create reports as needed to monitor, track and measure performance at all levels
Work closely with Transportation and Customer Service teams to evaluate truck loads, fill expedite request, and/or change routing
Works closely with inventory teams to ensure inventory integrity when replacement product is needed to fill order
Translate projected order forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into outbound production plan with a time-phased output driven by customer required date
Work effectively with both ERP and WMS systems to ensure effective order prioritization
Calculate order processing lead times based on staffing levels, order mix, VAS requirements, and order required dates
Measure and monitor capacity
Resolve rejected orders created through the waving process in a timely manner to ensure orders do not age as a result of the rejection
Waving territory and international shipments, and assisting with customs documentation and label creation and use of multiple systems (WMS, NAV/ERP, Agile).
Keeps work area in order and readily participates in housekeeping duties
Supports and maintains a safe workplace, including observing all safety rules
All other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience:
High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
The person should have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a wave planner in a dynamic distribution environment
Ability to apply basic calculations as related to quantities of product picked
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
Must possess visual acuity to read labels, RF scanners and to maneuver throughout facility
Good interpersonal skills with emphasis on ability to work in a team environment
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in situations where only limited standardization exists
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity
Desired Education/Experience:
Why work for us?
Competitive pay
Great insurance options with low premiums
Paid vacation and holidays
401K with company match
Extensive on-the-job, online, and classroom training
Service vehicle, uniforms, and safety equipment provided
Safety-conscious work environment
Hobart Service is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ITW and Hobart Service are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. To demonstrate this commitment, Hobart Service is tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes) on campuses and within company vehicles and maintains a drug-free workplace.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact Human Resources at service.hr@hobartservice.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
