Within the H&M Group, Logistics is responsible to make our fashion flow in a sustainable, qualitative and efficient way. We put the customer in focus and our job is about fulfilling the customer promise, creating a great online and in-store shopping experience. ​

In Autumn 2019 we open the H&M Group’s first OMNI (online and store) Logistics Centre in Milton Keynes (+- 73,000 m²). The Logistics Centre employs over 1000 ambitious, committed and motivated colleagues who share our values and take responsibility for all daily distribution and Logistics operations for the UK/IE online and over 250 stores.​

As a Wave Planner you will ensure the efficient day-to-day operation through a constant, steady flow of orders and utilisation of capabilities to meet set targets for service, efficiency and costs.​

RESPONSIBILITIES​

• Analyse wave configuration to maximize efficiency, develop new strategies and ways of working​

• Ensure releasing orders from the Warehouse Management System so operation is being done as per guidelines, i.e. planned and prioritised in order to meet the customer/store service expectations​

• Responsible for following orders through entire outbound process, ensuring orders are 100% completed on time of shipping​

• Responsible for keeping the outbound operations team efficient with constant, steady flow of orders​

• Coordinate and manage special, last minute order requests with outbound department and transport coordination​

• Identify manual manipulation needs in case of conflicting or deviating targets e.g. service level needs, capacity, constraints, bottlenecks​

• Identify and align on implications of priorities for other outbound department, e.g. upfront picking to be buffered in goods-out area​

• Own and oversee system updates in the Warehouse Management System that are related to wave-building logic​

COMPETENCIES:  ​

• Strong operational outbound logistics expertise across Online and Stores to effectively monitor and adjust planned waves​

• Understanding of outbound processes and garment flow​

• Knowledgeable in operational outbound logistics cost, service and sustainability targets ​

• Strong communication & coordination skills​

• Ability to collaborate and co-create with others​

• Agile mindset with a positive attitude to change and meaningful growth​

• Inclusive and empathetic towards others whilst encouraging diversity  ​

• Ability to understand your impact to others and contribution to the bigger picture ​

ADITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Fully flexible including weekends​

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GROWING WITH US

At H&M, there are no set career paths. You will find continuous learning opportunities, and colleagues who will encourage and support your growth in whatever path you choose to explore. At H&M, you will have the chance to explore a wide variety of potential roles. We are a destination for curious minds and the more curious you are, the better!

Take on big challenges & discover how they make you grow!

BENEFITS 

At H&M, we care about our employees, and it is important you feel appreciated. The well-being of our teams is the key to our success and in practice, this means that our employees all over the world receive great benefits. Check them out here!

Here’s your chance for a career with endless opportunities, interested?