Planning Supervisor Weekend

Planning Supervisor

The Planning Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising a high performing team responsible for ensuring product moves through the facility efficiently and effectively. This role helps ensure that performance goals, such as in stock, priorities, and yard volumes are achieved and exceeded by monitoring priorities and alerting the appropriate parties. This role also resolves idle demand due to product not allocating, allowing for product in demand to be shipped to the stores on time. This role monitors and receives calls from the stores and fields any questions regarding shipment dates of product (e.g., calls regarding special order sales (SOS) or store order express (SOE)).

Drives compliance with daily safety requirements and builds / sustains a culture of safety among subordinates and peers. Assists associates with HR related issues including questions / concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations. Communicates clear expectations for associates and provides timely and constructive feedback. Monitors and manages associate performance, ensuring that associates are executing assigned tasks accurately and as scheduled. Mentors and builds relationships with associates, recording planned encounters when needed, and completing annual reviews. Holds associates in department accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels. Monitors daily demand requests and priority demand or special orders to ensure shipment; reviews purchase orders on the yard to identify any trailers that need to be received into inventory for cross-dock opportunities. Ensures timely execution of priority requests. Oversees daily plan for Operations inbound goals. Responds to calls and / or emails from stores requesting information on shipments (e.g., special order sales (S.O.S) or store order express (S.O.E.)). Allocates S.O.E (warehouse / store order express) and S.O.S orders to ensure they are shipped by targeted date; checks these orders frequently. Prepares shift turn-over documentation. Processes non-stock demand received at facility. Processes and monitors all special requests communicated through Corporate Team. Monitors waves (i.e., OXD and picking) and communicates any concerns to Planning Supervisor. Monitors and allocates Direct to Customer (DTC) and Transfer Orders. Monitors onsite and offsite storage trailers for demand needs. Monitors and processes idle demand daily. Prepares and maintains training documentation. Manages and executes projects as assigned. Places inbound trailers on hold in the yard (not to be received into inventory) if overstocked with product. Monitors inventory allocation; ensures percentage of building is allocated per performance targets. Researches and closes waves (product to be picked) that are complete in the database. Assists direct reports or Operations with any issues with product that arises (e.g., product not allocating). Communicates effectively with associates regarding business objectives or current issues. Provides associates with meaningful developmental opportunities and prepares them for upward promotion if interested. Discusses and resolves issues with and between associates. Participates in the hiring process by initiating job requisitions when appropriate and interviewing prospective candidates. Ensures associates receive proper training.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field OR 4 years of experience in distribution center / warehouse operations or related area.

Preferred Skills / Education : Leadership experience with direct report responsibility. Experience mentoring and coaching others. Experience in a customer service role. Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems. Experience managing multiple projects / tasks simultaneously requiring a strong ability to prioritize and manage time. Experience with software applications such as Excel, Access or Lowe's DMS system.