Wave Planning Coordinator

Job description

Country: Canada
Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: Ontario
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Brantford
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to assist in the accurate and efficient wave planning of outbound orders in the Distribution Center (DC) to ensure that warehouse productivity is maximized, customer ship dates are met and DC throughput targets are realized, while adhering to all applicable company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work in the DC’s warehouse management system (WMS) to plan, preview and execute daily production waves, based on pre-established waving rules and criteria.
· Work with the Compliance and Shipping departments to understand customer specific routing or handling requirements to ensure orders are planned for production such that customer requirements for on time shipping and accurate processing are always met.
· Monitor the status of planned waves to communicate any anticipated issues to the affected department.
· Assist the Inventory Control department to resolve product shortages that prevent production waves from completing fully and/or correctly.
· Monitor and update any required reporting regarding wave planning statuses and/or performance, on a timely and effective basis.
· Ensure accurate records relating to wave planning are maintained in an organized and easily accessible manner.
· Participate effectively and enthusiastically in all training provided.
· Assist the
Wave Planning Supervisor in ensuring effective departmental SOP’s are developed, updated and adhered to.
· Other duties as assigned by the
Wave Planning Supervisor.

Key Relationships (Internal):

· DC Managers/Supervisors/Specialists, Compliance, Inventory Control

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

· Strong working knowledge of computer systems and applications; including WMS. Proficiency in the following applications is essential; Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Effective communication skills in the English language, both written and verbal.
· Proven abilities to be accountable, detail oriented, thorough and motivated.
· Work schedule is Friday to Monday inclusive, 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a distribution or manufacturing operation in a role directly related to the systemic planning of order processing / production.
· University or Community College graduate, or demonstrated equivalent skills gained through work experience.

adidas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require.　Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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