Distribution Allocation Clerk
About The Position
The Distribution Order Allocation Clerk matches available warehouse inventory against open customer orders to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient product distribution. The role connects customer service, inventory control, and the warehouse floor. Using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, the clerk assigns inventory, prioritizes urgent shipments, resolves stock discrepancies, and releases picking waves to the warehouse processing team. The position is primarily office- or workstation-based within a fast-paced, high-volume distribution center. It involves extended periods sitting or standing at a computer terminal and occasional walking onto the warehouse floor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment, specifically involving order processing or inventory control.
- Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyze large data sets, identify inventory discrepancies, and make logical sequencing decisions under tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail when managing SKU numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and customer routing guidelines.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot system errors and find ways to fulfill orders despite stock limitations.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate between office staff and warehouse floor personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Manhattan Scale WMS.
- An Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.
Responsibilities
- Analyze open sales orders and allocate available inventory based on customer priority, delivery dates, shipping methods, and product availability.
- Group allocated orders into efficient fulfillment waves or batches and release them to the warehouse floor to maximize picker productivity.
- Identify and resolve inventory shortfalls, allocation errors, and trapped inventory in collaboration with the Inventory Control team.
- Track high-priority accounts, expedited shipments, and backorders to support adherence to customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Coordinate with Customer Service regarding order delays, shortages, or substitutions, and with Warehouse Supervisors regarding daily volume and picking constraints.
- Maintain data integrity in WMS/ERP systems, including order statuses, inventory locations, and allocation rules.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time employees and family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Eligibility in the Company's 401K plan after 90 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off: 15 days accrued per calendar year for non-warehouse positions and 10 days for hourly-based warehouse positions.
- 10 company-paid holidays.
- Employee product discounts.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Four hours of optional paid volunteer time annually.
- Commute trip reduction incentives for Seattle, WA-based employees.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Benefits are offered to employees who work 30 hours or more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
