Load Planner
Posted 29 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–4 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
Inventory ControlLoad PlanningLogistics PlanningOrder ManagementWarehouse Operations
Useful technologies
Microsoft Excel
Required qualifications
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Responsibilities
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Order Waving & Task Management
- Plan, prioritize, and execute daily order waving activities based on shipment schedules, customer requirements, and warehouse capacity.
- Release picking, replenishment, and inventory movement tasks through the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Monitor order progress and adjust wave releases to optimize resource utilization and service levels.
- Ensure all tasks are released accurately and on time to support operational requirements.
- Coordinate with Operations Supervisors to balance workload across receiving, picking, packing, and dispatch teams.
Load Planning & Dispatch Coordination
- Develop efficient load plans to maximize vehicle utilization while meeting delivery schedules.
- Consolidate orders and allocate shipments based on delivery routes, volume, weight, and vehicle capacity.
- Coordinate with transport providers and dispatch teams to ensure on-time vehicle departures.
- Monitor outbound shipment execution and resolve delivery or dispatch-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with customer-specific loading and transportation requirements.
Inventory & System Control
- Monitor inventory availability and identify stock issues impacting order fulfillment.
- Coordinate with Inventory and Operations teams to resolve allocation discrepancies and inventory exceptions.
- Validate order integrity before release to minimize fulfillment errors.
- Ensure accurate transaction processing within the WMS and related systems.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order cycle time, wave completion, productivity, dispatch accuracy, and on-time shipment performance.
- Analyze operational trends and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse planning and order management.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary coordination point between warehouse operations, transportation, customer service, and inventory teams regarding order fulfillment priorities.
- Communicate operational constraints, shipment priorities, and dispatch updates to stakeholders.
- Support customer requirements and service level agreement (SLA) commitments.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.