General Summary: Distribution Clerk coordinates the work flow of product to be received. Responsibilities include checking, calculating and verifying incoming freight for accuracy. Handles any errors and communicates these problems/concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager. Checks specified percentage of merchandise to verity contents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Reconciles variances on a Purchase Orders (PO), shipment or outbound load
• Initiate inbound/outbound shipments for receipt, maintains documentation and records, monitors and verifies completion of inbound/outbound shipments, and tracks and logs arriving Purchase Orders.
• Monitors compliance issues and coordinates with inventory control for resolution
• Coordinates with solids and ticketing operations to complete processing and receipt of solids and special handling items
• Resolves issues with purchase orders with Buyers, Allocation & Accounting
• Coordinates the work flow of product to be received directly with floor associates and through team leaders
• Researches and communicates exceptions and issues to resolution
• Log, track, key data and run reports using the PC / Access Database / WMS systems
• Serve as a liaison between departments and internal/external vendors
• Coordinates traffic activities and trailer positioning with transportation and DC operations
• Fax, file and copy
• Verifies contents and quantity of merchandise in individual cartons with Purchase Order
• Scans and enters case counts, styles and SKU’s into the database
• Affixes labels to cartons or pallets
• Calculates numbers of cartons/freight to verify integrity of shipment
• Verifies a percentage of individual cartons to ensure contents match with the bill of lading
• Verifies ticket accuracy for pre-ticketed merchandise
• Stacks freight by style, vendor, SKU and other methods as directed
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Promote safety at all times and report safety violations to Area Manager
• Communicates problems/concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and must be detailed oriented
• Advanced PC skills; including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong phone, data entry and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work independently and with little direction