JOB DESCRIPTION



The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for providing administrative support to the distribution center.

Duties include, but are not limited to, general clerical, receptionist and project based work.

Must project a professional company image through in person, phone and electronic communications.

Serves as a liaison between the warehouse and operations.


Responsibilities




Logistics Coordination

• Schedule all outbound LTL pickups, inbound deliveries for the Fenton DC.
  
  
• Communicating with the DC Manger and Warehouse Supervisor on a daily basis regarding problems or special situations that occur, esp.
  
  issues with product availability and backorders.
  
  
• Maintain correspondence with truckload brokers for the best rates and dates for shipping high-volume orders and transfers.
• Communicate scheduled pickups with the management team to prepare loads for pickup.
  
  
• Follow-up with key Accounts (Home Depot, Lowes) on missed pickups.
  
  
• Utilize vendor transportation links to schedule pickups including Home Depot, Lowes, Grainger, Sears/Kmart, True Value, Tractor Supply etc.
  
  
• Work with Export department to setup container pickups.

• Daily use of copy, fax/scanner, and printers.
  
  
• Work proficiently within the Microsoft Office suite of products (i.e.
  
  Word, Excel and Outlook) and business software (SAP).
  
  
• Maintain spreadsheets for tracking data in a variety of reports.
  
  
• Process all inbound and outbound paperwork daily.
  
  
• Communicating with Distribution Manager on operational problems.
  
  
• Provide support for various projects and lean initiatives.
  
  
• Track daily productivity numbers for all associates on the floor.
  
  
• Handle all data entry for inbound and outbound shipments for the Fenton DC.
  
  

• Correspond with Pacific DC on daily inbound loads of inventory.
  
  
• Complete all data entry for inbound loads from Pacific DC.
• Complete all data entry for inbound and outbound loads.
  
  
• Correspond with the warehouse floor on any inventory errors/issues and perform data entry as needed.
  
  
• Correspond with the Pacific DC and Pacific Production on inventory needed to complete orders, etc.
  
  

• Communicating on a daily basis with Customer Service on various shipments that need to leave the Distribution Center.
  
  
• Sending back orders for changes that need to be made.
  
  
• Handle inbound calls on product availability, allocations on Hot orders and backorders for on time delivery.
  
  
• Checking emails frequently for new situations with customers and deliveries to achieve timely solutions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in the relevant field.
• Work proficiently within the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel & Outlook) and business software (SAP).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/warehouse setting is preferred.
• Ability to calculate and solve basic math equations.
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
• Ability to write business letters, summaries and reports.
• Ability to use and maintain fax machines, copiers and printers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills