Warehouse Operator, Capacity​/Wave Planner

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Job area:
Terminal/Warehouse/Transport

DSV
- Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers' supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.

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Location:

USA
- Houston, 6215 W by NW Blvd

Division:

Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

Warehouse Operator, Capacity/Wave Planner - 125225
Time Type:
Full Time

The Warehouse Operator Specialist, Wave Planner is responsible for directing and maintaining consistent freight flow management within and outside the private supply chain system to assure operational impact. This role optimizes the order fulfillment process by strategically grouping, sequencing, and releasing orders to the warehouse floor to maximize efficiency and meet carrier departure schedules.

• Analyze, release, and monitor warehouse orders using the WMS to ensure a continuous and balanced workflow for picking and packing teams.

• Communicates changes in the scheduled network due to enacted contingencies.

• Works with stations in an effort to find alternative routings or solutions to service commitments

• Plan and release daily warehouse waves based on order volume, priorities, carrier schedules, and operational capacity.

• Monitor order flow and adjust waves throughout the shift to meet productivity and service-level goals.

• Coordinate with warehouse supervisors, inventory teams, picking, packing, shipping, and transportation departments.

• Review inventory availability and identify orders that may be delayed due to shortages, holds, or system issues.

• Balance workload within business unit work areas, equipment, and shifts to maximize productivity.

• Monitor system-generated and manually created waves and make adjustments as business needs change.

• Track key operational metrics such as order volume, productivity, backlog, throughput, and on-time shipment performance.

• Identify bottlenecks and proactively communicate issues that could affect customer orders or shipping deadlines.

• Ensure 1 planning follows established operational procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on workload, priorities, and expected completion times.

• Work with leadership and operations teams to resolve system or process issues affecting order fulfillment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and order turnaround time.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2years' experience in supply chain capacity planning, wave planning, 3years of experience preferred.

• Experienced with Microsoft Office, proficient in Microsoft Excel

• High proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Systems

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• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

• Good mathematical skills

• Strong ability to analyze dataand make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team…