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AirLife · 1 day ago

Distribution Center Production Planner

AZ Phoenix, Glendale, AZ, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

AirLife is dedicated to improving the quality of every breath and is seeking a Distribution Center Production/Workflow Planner for their temperature-controlled distribution center in Litchfield Park, AZ. The role involves collaborating across various software to evaluate orders, plan demand, and report plans to executive leadership, focusing on the efficient distribution of life-saving medical devices.

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Responsibilities

Review order backlog and prioritize based on shipping deadlines, customer SLAs, and order types

Group and release picking waves using WMS or planning tools

Analyze historical data for demand planning and adjust planning by customer needs

Schedule order releases to balance workload across shifts

Prioritize orders by customer SLAs, and carrier pick-up windows

Coordinate with warehouse supervisors to allocate labor based on order volume

Monitor real-time order progress and adjust plans as needed

Re-prioritize or split orders as needed due to constraints (e.g., inventory, labor)

Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies in the picking

Ensure waves are balanced by zone, carrier, and workload

Schedule and monitor picking, packing, and staging activities

Coordinate with leaders in production to ensure planning adherence

Make changes in WMS and Salespad as needed to execute weekly plan

Manage several excel worksheets to keep track or orders fulfilled vs plan

Monitor key metrics like order fill rate and wave completion

Report plan execution to executive leadership

Uphold and embody AirLife’s values in all aspects of work

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety

Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity

Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits

Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment

Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed

Qualification

WMS experienceSalespad experienceERP system experienceKoerber experienceMicrosoft Suite experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

WMS experience required

Salespad experience required

ERP system experience required, experience with Koerber preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex warehouse problems and solutions to diverse audiences, specifically warehouse teams, corporate executive leadership, and other internal customers

Microsoft Suite experience required

Demonstrated ability communicate in a timely manner in person and online

5+ years of any warehouse experience plus 2+ years in a technical, computer-based distribution or supply chain role

Associate's degree or equivalent experience required