3rd shift Wave Planner

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

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Job Summary:

Abacus Staffing is seeking an experienced Warehouse Wave Planner is responsible for organizing and releasing order waves to ensure optimal warehouse workflow and productivity. This role involves coordinating with warehouse supervisors, inventory teams, and transportation departments to balance workload, minimize delays, and meet shipping deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and release daily order waves to meet shipping and customer delivery timelines.

• Monitor order volume and workload throughout the day, making real-time adjustments as needed.

• Balance picking waves across zones and teams to ensure efficient resource utilization.

• Collaborate with Inventory Control and Operations to resolve inventory discrepancies and wave bottlenecks.

• Ensure picking priorities are aligned with service level agreements (SLAs) and carrier pickup schedules.

• Monitor system dashboards (WMS/TMS) to track order progress and performance metrics.

• Provide reports and insights on wave productivity, order status, and resource planning.

• Assist in process improvement initiatives related to warehouse planning and throughput.

• Troubleshoot issues with missing items, system errors, or wave execution failures.

• Maintain accurate documentation of wave releases and changes.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse planning, inventory management, or a similar logistics role.

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and order fulfillment processes.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning/reporting tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with systems like Manhattan, SAP, Blue Yonder, or Oracle WMS.

• Familiarity with lean warehousing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
Payrate: $20.00/hr

Abacus Staffing

1330 Parkway Ave

Ewing, NJ 08628
Office- (609)571-3334 Call or text with any questions.