Wave Planner - 1st Shift

At Utz Quality Foods, we're more than just a snack company, we're a family with a passion for quality, innovation, and people. We're expanding and hiring a Wave Planner to work from our logistics facility located in Gastonia, NC. The Wave Planner is responsible for managing and optimizing the wave planning process within our distribution warehouse. Ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage wave plans in Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring optimal order picking and shipping efficiency.
• Monitor and prioritize orders based on customer requirements, inventory levels, and shipping schedules.
• Collaborate with warehouse supervisors, inventory control, and shipping teams to ensure smooth execution of wave plans.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to wave planning and order fulfillment, identifying areas for improvement.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to wave planning, order picking, and shipping.
• Maintain and update WMS configurations and settings to support efficient wave planning processes.
• Scan and upload all shipping documents in TMS from the previous day.
• Check-in all incoming drivers in Blue Yonder to confirm load details are accurate.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance warehouse operations.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with warehouse management system, preferably Blue Yonder
• Experience with supply chain and logistics best practices
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Demonstrated time management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Detail-oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks, reprioritize as needed, and work within time constraints.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.

External Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must possess intermediate math and reading skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong commitment to company values.