Position Summary
The Order Planner coordinates the release and execution of customer orders in support of our USDA Warehouse Operation in Henderson, Colorado. This role reviews demand, inventory availability, warehouse capacity, and shipping commitments to build a practical daily order plan. The planner works closely with warehouse operations, inventory control, customer service, and transportation to identify constraints early, maintain accurate system records, and help deliver complete and on-time orders.
Key Responsibilities
· Build and maintain daily and near-term order plans based on customer requirements, inventory availability, labor and dock capacity, carrier schedules, and service commitments.
· Review open orders for completeness, allocation, holds, due dates, special handling, and fulfillment readiness; resolve exceptions with the appropriate teams before release.
· Prioritize and release orders or waves in the ERP/WMS in coordination with warehouse leadership, balancing throughput, cutoffs, and customer priorities.
· Monitor order progress from release through picking, packing, staging, and shipment; adjust plans and communicate changes when conditions shift.
· Partner with inventory control to investigate shortages, lot or date restrictions, location issues, and discrepancies that may affect fulfillment.
· Coordinate with transportation and customer service on shipping windows, appointment requirements, order changes, and at-risk deliveries.
· Maintain accurate planning data, order status, and exception notes in applicable systems; prepare clear daily work queues and handoff reports.
· Analyze backlog, release timing, order aging, fulfillment exceptions, and capacity trends; recommend process improvements supported by data.
· Follow customer contracts, food safety requirements, inventory handling rules, and applicable standard operating procedures.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
· Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse operations, warehouse planning, logistics, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
· Experience working with an ERP, WMS, or warehouse execution system.
· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
· Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse operations, warehouse planning, logistics, inventory control, or supply chain operations
- Experience working with an ERP, WMS, or warehouse execution system
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment
What We Do
At McLane Global, we are dedicated to solving your food supply chain challenges so you can grow your business. We are uniquely positioned to offer vertically integrated food-grade logistics and sourcing services. Making us your one-stop shop for food supply chain solutions. What makes us different: Our streamlined approach to supply chain management allows you to customize solutions based on your individual needs, driving profitability and satisfaction in the right direction, up. Our versatility and forward-thinking mindset garner many hats. From warehousing, wholesale, tariff management, kitting, transportation, marketing, and so much more, you benefit from a wide variety of solutions serviced by our industry experts. Not sure what you need? Even better. Share with us your goals and challenges, and we help you figure it out. What you can expect: At McLane Global, you are the heart of our business, so we care for you like you’re one of us. We work to solve and simplify your supply chain and logistics challenges, allowing you to focus on other areas of your business. We pride ourselves in transparency and customer support because we know access to your project is important to you. We offer highly sought services like real-time reporting and domestic-based customer service centers. We want your business to grow without the headache. If offering 24/7 access to data gives you what you need when you need it, then we’re here to support your growth every step of the way. Ever wished you could do more? Think of us as another set of hands. Learn more at mclaneglobal.com.
