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Distribution Planner jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods companies, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior and supply chain lead, with specializations in inventory planning, demand forecasting, and network optimization. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.
As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.
Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.
Come change the game with us. Apply today!
The Distribution Center Planner is responsible maximizing the delivery of orders for direct-to-consumer and retail stores to ensure they ship within 24 hours of receipt by analyzing historical data to wave/schedule orders in an efficient manner. In this role, you will focus on optimizing logistics operations, inventory management, transportation planning, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. If you have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience in supply chain planning, this is the role for you!
Responsibilities:
- Own the execution of scheduling/waving product based on the direction of the Distribution Planning Manager to optimize delivery to our stores within 24-48 hours of demand generation
- Support executing systematic waves for off-shifts to ensure there is a consistent flow of work for the production teams that matches the agreed upon capacity of each department
- Own reviewing all orders aged greater than 24 hours, including investigating what is required to promptly ship the orders in partnership with Operations leadership team
- Be the subject matter expert in the DC’s waving strategy and implement changes to waving templates as customer requirements change
- Partner with other site Operations leaders daily to align on capacity, ensuring the correct number of orders are being released in the correct order
- Own reviewing the site’s capacity plan to provide feedback to the Operations leadership team if there is a risk it will not support customer demand
- Support reviewing supplies weekly to provide feedback to Procurement Manager on any risks of product that might run out and need to be re-ordered
- Assist with departmental workflow as needed by the site leadership team
- Drive continuous improvement strategies within department and across the entire network
- Be the Warehouse Management Systems subject matter expert on-site and develop expertise within production control team
- Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Analytics, or Finance/Accounting, preferred) and/or 4+ years of distribution planning experience
- Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Skilled with math and analyzing large amounts of data
- Demonstrated experience with warehouse management systems, Manhattan preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to respond with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of how to build reporting in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and/or Python
- Experience designing and implementing replenishment strategies
- Certifications in data analytics, APICs, Lean manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma
- Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.
As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.
Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.
Come change the game with us. Apply today!
The Distribution Center Planner is responsible maximizing the delivery of orders for direct-to-consumer and retail stores to ensure they ship within 24 hours of receipt by analyzing historical data to wave/schedule orders in an efficient manner. In this role, you will focus on optimizing logistics operations, inventory management, transportation planning, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer demand while minimizing costs. If you have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and experience in supply chain planning, this is the role for you!
Responsibilities:
- Own the execution of scheduling/waving product based on the direction of the Distribution Planning Manager to optimize delivery to our stores within 24-48 hours of demand generation
- Support executing systematic waves for off-shifts to ensure there is a consistent flow of work for the production teams that matches the agreed upon capacity of each department
- Own reviewing all orders aged greater than 24 hours, including investigating what is required to promptly ship the orders in partnership with Operations leadership team
- Be the subject matter expert in the DC’s waving strategy and implement changes to waving templates as customer requirements change
- Partner with other site Operations leaders daily to align on capacity, ensuring the correct number of orders are being released in the correct order
- Own reviewing the site’s capacity plan to provide feedback to the Operations leadership team if there is a risk it will not support customer demand
- Support reviewing supplies weekly to provide feedback to Procurement Manager on any risks of product that might run out and need to be re-ordered
- Assist with departmental workflow as needed by the site leadership team
- Drive continuous improvement strategies within department and across the entire network
- Be the Warehouse Management Systems subject matter expert on-site and develop expertise within production control team
- Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Analytics, or Finance/Accounting, preferred) and/or 4+ years of distribution planning experience
- Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Skilled with math and analyzing large amounts of data
- Demonstrated experience with warehouse management systems, Manhattan preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to respond with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of how to build reporting in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and/or Python
- Experience designing and implementing replenishment strategies
- Certifications in data analytics, APICs, Lean manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma
- Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution planner jobs.
- Experience with demand planning or inventory management software such as SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data analysis and reporting
- 2-5 years of experience in distribution planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many mid-to-large employers
- Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse management system integration
Tips for Your Distribution Planner Job Search
Quantify your forecast accuracy results
Hiring managers for distribution planner roles want to see numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed inventory' with specific outcomes: forecast accuracy rate, reduction in stockouts, or carrying cost improvements you drove in a previous role.
List your planning software by name
Generic phrases like 'proficient in planning tools' get skipped. Name the actual systems you have used, whether SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Blue Yonder, or others. Recruiters often filter resumes by software name before a human reads them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by supply chain segment
Distribution planning roles in retail replenishment, manufacturing, and third-party logistics each have different day-to-day priorities. Target your search to the segment where your experience is deepest so your resume reads as an immediate fit, not a career pivot.
Prepare a scenario answer on a demand spike
Interviewers for distribution planner roles almost always ask how you handled an unexpected demand surge or supply disruption. Prepare a specific example with the trigger, your decision process, the tradeoffs you weighed, and the measurable outcome you achieved.
Negotiate start date around system access timelines
Many distribution planner offers come with a lag before you can access planning systems, which delays real productivity. If you're evaluating competing offers, ask each employer when system access and onboarding training typically begin so you can compare actual ramp timelines.
Distribution Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution planners?
Foot Locker, CHA Consulting, and E2 Consulting Engineers, LP are hiring the most distribution planners right now, with openings concentrated in Hawaii, Arizona, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at larger employers often sit within broader supply chain or S&OP teams.
How many distribution planner jobs are remote?
About 50% of distribution planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in demand planning and inventory analytics roles that rely on software tools rather than physical warehouse coordination. Roles tied to a specific distribution center or DC network tend to require on-site presence.
How do you become a distribution planner?
Start with a degree in supply chain, logistics, or business, then build hands-on experience in inventory control, purchasing, or operations coordination. Earning an APICS certification such as the CPIM demonstrates planning fundamentals to employers. Learning enterprise planning software like SAP or Blue Yonder, even through self-study, makes candidates meaningfully more competitive for mid-level roles.
Can you get a distribution planner job with little experience?
Entry-level distribution planner roles do exist, particularly at retailers and third-party logistics providers that hire analysts who learn planning systems on the job. Internship experience in supply chain, purchasing, or operations, combined with Excel proficiency and exposure to inventory concepts, is enough to qualify for many of these openings without prior formal planning experience.
What does the distribution planner interview process look like?
Most distribution planner interview processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview focused on planning methodology, software experience, and how you handle demand variability or supply disruptions. Final rounds often involve a case study or scenario exercise and a panel conversation with supply chain or operations leaders.
Where can I find and apply to distribution planner jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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