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Entry Level Warehouse Wave Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the Position The Wave Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the efficient ... This position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment. Functions

The Wave Planner is a versatile planning resource responsible for supporting multiple clients ... Strong understanding and experience using a warehouse management system (preferred SAP) * Excellent ...

Warehouse Operator - Wave Planner

Independence, KY · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Warehouse Operator - Wave Planner Time Type: Full Time POSITION SUMMARY Schedule is 1A/ 5:00am - 5:30pm Sunday/Monday/Tuesday and every other Wednesday. The Wave Planner/Clerk carries out customer ...

About the Position The Wave Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the efficient ... This position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment. Functions

About the Position The Wave Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the efficient ... This position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment. Functions

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Wave Planner

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. Essential Functions:

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

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BA/BS or equivalent experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with best-of-breed warehouse management systems Physical effort is required, which may involve long periods ...

Responsible for allocating orders, releasing work to warehouse floor, balancing workflow, and ensuring inbound and outbound truck turn times are within acceptable levels. What You'll Do : Resolve ...

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How much do entry level warehouse wave planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level warehouse wave planner in the United States is $96,523.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Warehouse Wave Planner vs Entry Level Warehouse Inventory Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Warehouse Wave PlannerEntry Level Warehouse Inventory Coordinator
Primary RolePlans and manages order waves to optimize warehouse operationsMaintains inventory accuracy and manages stock levels
Required SkillsLogistics, planning, basic data analysisInventory management, data entry, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentWarehouse setting, fast-pacedWarehouse or office setting, detail-oriented
Common CertificationsNone required, but logistics certifications helpfulInventory management certifications beneficial

The Entry Level Warehouse Wave Planner focuses on organizing and scheduling order fulfillment to improve efficiency, while the Entry Level Warehouse Inventory Coordinator manages stock levels and inventory accuracy. Both roles are essential in warehouse operations, often working together to ensure smooth logistics and inventory control.

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Wave Planner

Wave Planner

Kenco

Olive Branch, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Kenco Group rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 339 rated logistics


Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you're more than just a team member-you're part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward-one shipment at a time.
About the Position
The Wave Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating the efficient packaging and loading of customer inventory for distribution. This position plans and releases orders to the warehouse floor for packing and shipment.
Functions
  • Creates and prioritizes picking documentation into waves to meet shipment goals
  • Distributes production, work, and shipment schedules to various departments
  • Prioritizes work orders and picking documentation sent to departments based on inventory levels and incoming orders.
  • Open and close trailer loads/shipments in warehouse/inventory systems to ensure accurate delivery and inventory levels are maintained.
  • Dispatch prepared shipments to carriers
  • Updates inventory and warehouse management systems
  • Research and resolve shipment errors
  • Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications
  • High School or GED required
  • Associate's degree or two years of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum six months in a warehouse or distribution environment.
  • MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as data entry and typing ability.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions produced manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to manage small project assignments as necessary.

Competencies
  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements
  • No travel required.

Disclosures
  • For California residents - please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco's privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
  • The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:
  • Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
  • Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Basic Life and Supplemental Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
  • Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
For California residents - please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco's privacy policy.
https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/

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