1st Shift, Distribution Center Planner (Wave / Transportation)

1st Shift, Distribution Center Planner (Wave / Transportation)-Onsite Jackson, TN

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER.

The Job

The Planner supports the development and maintenance of the outbound shipping schedule, wave planning, assists with expediting high-priority orders, and helps facilitate communication with customer service teams located outside the distribution center. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that works closely with the master planner and reports directly to the Transportation Planning Manager.

• Support the planning team and assist with communication between transportation, operations, and customer service.
• Prepare the outbound truckload shipping schedule for the following work day.
• Monitor on-time pickup performance of carriers and report issues to management.
• Work with the DC Operations team to help ensure orders are processed on time to meet the shipping schedule.
• Assist the DC Operations team in gathering information to estimate labor requirements for the shipping schedule.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Operations, and transportation providers to help expedite high-priority orders as needed.
• Participate in process improvement activities as directed.
• Develop working knowledge of the Transportation Management System and Distribution Management System (DM Plus).

The Person

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, Engineering, or 2-3 years of progressive distribution planning related experience. Minimum of 2 years progressive experience in planning and scheduling (distribution experience is preferred, but manufacturing experience is acceptable). Six Sigma experience a plus. APICS certification a plus. Must have strong analytical skills. Must have strong software skills. Must have excellent communication skills.

The Details

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including : medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to : grow, learn, belong, and give back. What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!

Who We Are

We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You'll Also Get

Career Opportunity : Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development : Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture : We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company : You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)