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The Role
Who We Are:
Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives, and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity, and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks, and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun, and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There’s No “I” In Run, and Keep Moving. If you’re on our team, it means your part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
Your job as the DC Wave Planner is to work closely with the DC Operations Planner, DC Supervisor team, and Customer Service to coordinate the daily workload for all Ecommerce and Wholesale orders. You are responsible for waving batches of orders that will be processed and shipped according to customer expectations. Additionally, you will track the progress of waves, release more work to the floor as needed, and will be expected to maintain an open line of communication with various departments in around the distribution center. Our business is constantly evolving and the work you’ll be responsible for will have a tremendous impact on the DC’s ability to maintain the high level of service Brooks is known for!
Responsibilities
- Engage management, operational leadership and warehouse associates to assist in maintaining service levels, quality expectations, and productivity
- Analyze wave and task configuration to maximize efficiency and develop new processes and rules that improve DC flow and performance
- Work with Customer Service and the DC Operations Planner to ensure that all orders are planned and prioritized to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Partner with the Inventory Department regarding shortages, maintaining inventory logs and making order adjustments based on feedback from operations
- Notify the DC Operations team (DC Supervisors and DC Leads) of all requested changes from customers regarding scheduling, processing and shipping
- Coordinate special, expedited order requests with the customer service, operations and transportation groups
- Coordinate daily workload accordingly with all Inbound and Outbound departments
- Process daily invoicing and billing
- Perform data entry and records compilation
- Serve as backup for creating bills of lading and submit for routing
- Keep DC Supervisor team informed about discrepancies that could impact FTZ compliance
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced warehouse required
- Experience with WMS systems (Softeon, Manhattan, Red Prairie, etc.) and RF barcode scanners, required
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.), required
- Experience with wave creation and workload planning, preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Exceptional ability to deal with adverse situations positively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with others. Be a team player.
- Ability to work with little direct supervision
- Ability to sit at a desk and perform computer work for 8-hour shifts
- Maintain a good attendance record
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Brooks is a team of passionate people united by a desire to do meaningful work, lead healthy lives and make a difference. We share a focused mission: to inspire everyone to run and be active. That’s it. No distractions—it’s all about the run. Through science, creativity, service, authenticity and connection, we obsess over delivering the best running gear on the planet. We do it our way, with our unique spirit, with a goal of being more relevant to runners than any other brand, day after day and mile after mile. We are determined to innovate, challenging ourselves to lead thought at every turn. Inside these walls and on the roads, tracks and trails, we live and breathe Run Happy, celebrating the positive impact running has on our lives and others. We inject it into all we do because it makes everything better, smarter, more fun and more memorable. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together and creates the conditions for success. It is lived daily as a behavioral expression of our collective set of brand values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Play as a Team, Compete Every Day, Demonstrate Integrity, Have Fun and Be Active. If you’re on our team, it means you’re part of creating something extraordinary. You’re part of Brooks.
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.
Brooks Running Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brooks Running and has not been reviewed or approved by Brooks Running.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A generous yearly bonus structure is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful add-on to base pay. Product discounts are also described as a notable part of the overall rewards experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is characterized as ample and generous, including holidays and PTO. Paid volunteer time and family medical leave broaden time-away options beyond standard vacation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Free daily meals, commuter benefits, and an onsite gym are positioned as tangible day-to-day perks that add value. Flexible work schedules are also framed as supportive of work-life needs.
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The Company
What We Do
Brooks’ purpose is to inspire everyone to run their path by creating the best performance gear and experiences in the world while taking responsibility for our impact on people and the planet. Since 1914, we’ve been propelled by a never-ending curiosity with how humans move. Because, to us, movement is the key to feeling more alive. We’re all moving towards something. Whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Why Work With Us
Everyone at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values bond us together to drive our success. This means we solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day.
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