Distribution Clerk

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Litchfield Park, AZ

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

Job Summary:
Distribution Clerk is responsible for meeting and maintaining company service standards in a team environment including Monogram and Non-Monogram orders.

The Distribution Clerk position is located in Litchfield Park, AZ.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will.... 

• Prepare outbound (OB) shipment documentations per the Load Plan
• Create and Maintain the Shipping Map of all planned outbound (OB) shipments
• Coordinate with Shipping and Dock Leads on trailer closure deadlines, system updates, and carton/inventory invoicing
• Partner with the Yard Dispatch on trailer moves, requests and resolving issues
• Maintain daily the WorldShip processing area to include creating UPS shipments, recording tracking information, and relaying the information to the appropriate parties
• Repackage/process damages and dispositions to designated areas
• Research the exceptions cartons in Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS) and disposition appropriately by company guidelines
• Create shipments for the Stock Withdrawals and other Corporate Requests as needed
• Serve as a “back-up” person when needed on the Shipping Mezzanine for the Sorter Operators and/or line jamming

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 6 months warehouse/distribution setting with similar responsibilities
• Must be a self-starter and a team player
• Have working knowledge of Excel and Outlook
• Able to work flexible schedule
• Able to read and match numbers
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Able to train new associates in the departments processes and procedures during high volume periods
• Available to work in various departments and buildings as needed
• Focus on maintaining a safe working environment at all times
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• At least 1-year experience in a warehouse/distribution setting with similar responsibilities
• Have working knowledge of Pick Ticket Management System (PKMS) and Crystal reporting

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….

• Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Able to lift up to 65lbs
• Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)

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