Abacus Solutions Group is a family-owned leader in workforce and talent solutions with over 80 years of experience. We are known for our supportive culture and long-standing client partnerships, Abacus offers more than just a job—we provide a path to lasting career growth with trusted employers nationwide.
Our client in Fort Worth, TX is looking for a Wave Planner. This is a Temporary to Permanent position looking to start ASAP!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, process, and move merchandise productively, safely, accurately, and per established production rates, as well as established standards and guidelines
- Plan, create, and release waves of orders for picking, ensuring alignment with shipping schedules and customer priorities.
- Monitor warehouse workload and adjust wave planning based on order volume, labor availability, equipment constraints, and operational capacity.
- Analyze order profiles and product slotting to maximize picking efficiency.
- Coordinate with Inventory Control to ensure product availability and accurate inventory levels before releasing waves.
- Communicate with Operations Supervisors and Leads to align on daily workload expectations and resource needs.
- Track and report on wave progress, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays.
- Maintain and update wave planning parameters in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Collaborate with Transportation and Customer Service teams to prioritize urgent orders and special shipments.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data and recommending process improvements to optimize wave planning and order flow.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
- One to two years related experience and/or training in warehousing or distribution operations preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to stand, bend and lift for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to aid operations.
- Must have good vision and hearing for verbal communication and forklift safety