Warehouse Production Planner; 1st Shift

Company Description

Welcome to Bosch Power Tools in West Memphis, AR, where innovation meets action in our bustling warehousing operation! As a key division of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation NA, we’re not just distributing top‑tier power tools—we’re driving excellence and efficiency every step of the way. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility is a hub of activity, where every day is an adventure in logistics and distribution.

Here at Bosch Power Tools, we infuse our work with passion, energy, and a sense of ownership, thriving on the excitement of optimizing operations and delivering high‑quality tools to professionals around the world.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Warehouse Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner plays a critical role in orchestrating the seamless flow of customer orders through our warehouse, ensuring efficient operations and on‑time delivery. This individual will be a key liaison, collaborating with various cross‑functional departments to ensure materials are received, picked, packed, and staged precisely according to customer schedules and established operating standards.

The Production Planner will utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize workflow and contribute to achieving operational excellence.

• Coordinate and manage workflow using the Blue Yonder WMS.
• Strategically release pick lists based on the customer shipment schedule to optimize efficiency and fulfillment.
• Evaluate current forecasts and operational data to determine the most effective flow of work.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve maximum efficiency within all warehouse departments, considering planned headcount and resource availability.
• Communicate proactively and effectively with other warehouse departments (e.g., Inbound, Picking, Packing, Outbound) to coordinate material requirements.
• Ensure all necessary materials are available and properly staged for the successful completion of pick lists and customer orders.
• Maintain detailed reports of all performance or procedural deviations.
• Provide daily reviews of these reports with Supervisors, highlighting areas for improvement and potential bottlenecks.
• Utilize problem‑solving tools and methodologies to address process or target deviations promptly.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the planning and workflow processes.
• Perform other duties as instructed, which may include tasks across various departments beyond just Inbound/Outbound operations.
• Support overall warehouse objectives as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED, REQUIRED
• Technical/Vocational education, PREFERRED
• Associate degree, PREFERRED

• Demonstrated experience in a production planning, dispatch, or similar role within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Blue Yonder WMS
  
  Experience:
  
  Intermediate experience working with Blue Yonder or a similar WMS.
• Microsoft 365 Proficiency:
  Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Effective communication and teamwork:
  Intermediate skills in both written and verbal communication with strong collaboration across departments.
• Proactivity & results focus:
  Basic understanding and ability to demonstrate proactivity with a focus on achieving KPIs.
• Organization & 6S adherence:
  Intermediate ability to maintain a highly organized approach and adhere to 6S principles.
• Basic math, reading, writing:
  Basic knowledge of math concepts, ability to read and comprehend instructions, and legible writing skills.
• Measuring equipment:
  Basic ability to use and read measuring equipment.

• Ability to stand for extended periods, use a computer, and communicate effectively.
• Frequent walking and standing within the warehouse environment may be required.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions common to a warehouse setting (e.g., varying temperatures, noise levels).

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $22.78 – $27.12 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience, job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Visit  to learn more about our full benefits offerings.