Planner, Receiving Analyst DC

GENERAL PURPOSE\:

The Receiving Planner is responsible for the assignment of trailers at the Distribution Centers. They must ensure the proper mix of product characteristics to meet all volume and UPH requirements. As trailers are received at the DC, they will analyze the content for specific characteristics and then properly assign the trailer to the appropriate DC or zone. They are responsible for building a daily trailer plan that will meet the building’s needs. The Receiving Planner must consider several attributes when creating this trailer plan. These attributes include, but are not limited to\: Trailer aging, Product Commodity type, Markable versus Pre-ticket, Flow versus Hotel, Zone Capacity, Pick Engine Capacity, and Priority Status. The primary objective is to maximize the DC’s capacity to process inbound freight. The Receiving Planner is responsible for the execution of time sensitive trailer movement between all Ross inbound trailer yards and must ensure receiving doors are always full. This role is ultimate responsible for getting trailers processed at the right place and the right time.

In addition to the trailer planning aspect of the Receiving Planner’s role, they also play a lead role in the DC’s 5-S program, building Career fairs, and oversee the production and distribution of a variety of daily reports that are necessary for the Operations team. They are also responsible for tracking historical data and utilizing this observations to work with ops and provide insight on upcoming challenges or obstacles.

They will interface daily with the building VP and all levels of DC management, the Receiving Office team, their counterparts at the other DC’s, Production Planning, HR, and our staffing agency partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\:

• Analyze and assign all incoming trailers to the correct DC and production zone based on volume requirements and product characteristics. Execute to support the production plan by UPS.
• Organize trailers in FIFO \\ product characteristics that result in an optimal mix between distribution centers. Meet processing requirements as well as trailer aging requirements. Produce daily trailer plan specific to this process.
• Develop a tracking mechanism that captures critical data that supports proper analysis and assignment of trailers.
• Perform periodic yard audit of trailers.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analysis
• 5-S
• Produce daily reports for the Operations team.
• Administer to the building career fair

COMPETENCIES\:

• Communication
• Decisiveness
• Analysis & Judgment
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Business Acumen
• Adaptability
• Planning & Organizing
• Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED\:

• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Access, MS Windows, and Word
• 3 years’ experience with Microsoft Excel or Access data base and linking or other spreadsheet software
• Polished communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus)
• Ability to constructively influence parties with conflicting interests
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels and departments within the company, including Corporate Planning, Distribution, Merchants and Transportation
• Must be able to work independently
• Prior experience demonstrating good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of processing types by UPS required
• 5 years’ experience in DC operations required
• 2 years’ experience in production planning is recommended
• Prior Transportation experience helpful

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA\:

Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day.
Job requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance are necessary.
Vision requirements\: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires full-time in-DC presence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\:

Non-exempt clerical staff and Production Staff

DISCLAIMER\:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.