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DC Planning Lead

CompanyRELIANCE WORLDWIDE
LocationMesquite
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 7, 2026
About The Company
We are a global manufacturer of innovative products designed to transform the world of plumbing and beyond. Plumbing matters, and we make it better. Since 1936 we’ve been changing the way water is controlled, managed, and connected. SharkBite, JG Speedfit, Reliance Valves, HoldRite and Holman are just some of our growing family of brands. Easier and safer to use, as well as being better for our planet, our products are essential in homes as well as an ever-expanding range of commercial buildings and industrial applications. Founded in Australia, we collaborate as one global business across forty-five facilities, twenty countries across three regions (Americas, EMEA & APAC). Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, our global headquarters are in Atlanta, with regional headquarters in Sydney and London. Ultimately, we are a people business, continually innovating and growing to create value for everyone we connect with. Wherever we are, we have a strong, shared culture that drives us, with energy and positivity, as one team.
About the Role

Position Overview:   

The DC Planning Lead is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily flow of workload throughout the Distribution Center to support efficient operations, inventory accuracy, labor utilization, and on-time order fulfillment. This role serves as a liaison between warehouse operations, inventory control, and leadership to ensure inbound, storage, replenishment, and outbound activities are executed effectively. The Planning Lead monitors workload priorities, inventory movement, operational performance, and labor allocation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe work environment.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • ​​Utilize and maintain daily workload schedules to support distribution center operations.
  • Monitor inbound receipts, replenishment activities, inventory movement, and outbound order requirements to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Coordinate and work with Warehouse Leads and Supervisors to optimize labor allocation and workload distribution.
  • Monitor replenishment tasks and inventory availability to support order fulfillment requirements.
  • Ensure customer orders are processed and shipped according to planned ship dates and service expectations.
  • Analyze operational data, productivity metrics, and fulfillment performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Create and distribute operational reports, workload updates, and planning dashboards as required.
  • Communicate operational priorities, schedule changes, and workload concerns to leadership and team members.
  • Support shipping, receiving, replenishment, inventory control, and order fulfillment activities as needed.
  • Assist with the training and development of team members on planning processes, systems, and operational procedures.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and customer service.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service, Transportation, and Purchasing to meet service expectations

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise: 

  • Leadership and communication ability both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to understand and learn all distribution processes, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Certified on all PIT equipment used at the distribution site
  • This position requires the individual to be able to work in a distribution/warehouse environment where temperatures can reach > 90 degrees
  • Must be available to work any shift, weekends, and/or overtime as required.
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds consistently.
  • Ability to stand for up to 12 hours.
  • Routinely walk, stand, bend, stoop, and twist.

Requirments:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Two (2) years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, inventory, or planning experience preferred.
  • Previous lead or leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience working with SAP, ERP, WMS, or similar warehouse systems.
Key Skills
Warehouse operationsInventory controlLabor allocationOrder fulfillmentPlanningSchedulingData analysisLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTime-managementSAPERPWMSPIT equipment operationContinuous improvement
Categories
LogisticsManagement & LeadershipManufacturingCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The DC Planning Lead manages daily warehouse workload, inventory accuracy, and labor allocation to ensure efficient operations and on-time order fulfillment. They serve as a liaison between departments to optimize workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
738
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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