Distribution Allocation Clerk

Job Summary

The Distribution Order Allocation Clerk is responsible for matching available warehouse inventory against open customer orders to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient product distribution. This role acts as a critical link between customer service, inventory control, and the physical warehouse floor. By utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, you will strategically assign (allocate) inventory, prioritize urgent shipments, resolve stock discrepancies, and release optimized picking waves to the warehouse processing team.

Core Responsibilities Order Allocation: Analyze open sales orders and systematically allocate available inventory based on customer priority, delivery dates, shipping methods, and product availability. Wave Planning & Release: Group allocated orders into efficient fulfillment waves or batches , releasing them to the warehouse floor to maximize picker productivity.

Inventory Problem Solving: Identify and resolve inventory shortfalls, allocation errors, or trapped inventory by collaborating closely with the Inventory Control team. Order Monitoring & Prioritization: Track high-priority accounts, expedited shipments and backorders to ensure strict adherence to customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Cross-Functional Communication: Coordinate daily with Customer Service regarding order delays, Shortages, or substitutions, and with Warehouse Supervisors regarding daily volume and picking constraints. System Maintenance: Maintain data integrity within the WMS/ERP systems, ensuring order statuses, inventory locations, and allocation rules are accurate.

Required Skills

& Qualifications Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) alongside strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Manhattan Scale WMS is a plus. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze large sets of data, identify inventory discrepancies, and make logical sequencing decisions under tight deadlines.

Attention to Detail: Extreme precision when managing SKU numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and complex customer routing guidelines. Problem Solving: A proven track record of troubleshooting systematic errors and finding creative ways to fulfill orders despite stock limitations. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between office staff and floor personnel.

Education

& Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business is a plus. Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment, specifically dealing with order processing or inventory control. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Primarily an office or workstation-based role located within a fast-paced, high-volume distribution center environment.

Must be comfortable sitting or standing at a computer terminal for extended periods. Occasional walking onto the warehouse floor may be required. About Lifetime Brands Lifetime Brands is a leading global provider of kitchenware, tableware and other products used in the home. We offer brands you trust, value without compromise and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Our products make it easier for you to prepare food, serve meals, entertain guests, and decorate your home. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, which includes: *All full-time employees (and family members) are eligible to participate in our Medical, Dental, and Vision plans *Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care *Short-Term Disability & 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 (vacation/sick) - accrual of 15 days per calendar year for non-warehouse positions; accrual of 10 days per calendar year for hourly based warehouse positions *10 Company Paid Holidays *Employee Product Discounts *Tuition Assistance *Employee Assistance Program *Volunteer Opportunities- 4 hours of paid optional volunteer time (annually) *Seattle, WA based employees are provided with commute trip reduction incentives *Benefits are offered to employees who work 30 hours or more In addition to the above, we offer voluntary benefits.

Lifetime Brands, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that Lifetime Brands believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. Lifetime Brands expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would Lifetime Brands consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.