Warehouse Production Planner (2nd Shift)

Bosch Group

full-time mid West Memphis, AR, United States · More jobs in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States

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Job Description

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.

This is a 2nd shift role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workflow Coordination via WMS:• Coordinate and manage the workflow using the Blue Yonder (WMS) warehouse management system.
• Strategically release pick lists based on the customer shipment schedule, optimizing for efficiency and order fulfillment.

• Production Planning & Efficiency:• 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.

• Inter-Departmental Communication:• 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.

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:• Maintain detailed reports of all performance or procedural deviations.
• Provide daily reviews of these reports with Supervisors, highlighting areas for improvement and potential bottlenecks.

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:• Utilize problem-solving tools and methodologies to address process or target deviations promptly.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the planning and workflow processes.

• Cross-Departmental Support & Other Duties:• Perform other duties as instructed, which may include tasks across various departments beyond just Inbound/Outbound operations.
• Support overall warehouse objectives as needed.