Routing Clerk

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®  for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Position Summary:

As the Routing Clerk you will manage the entire shipping process, from reviewing daily order priorities and coordinating with the floor manager to executing routing requests, creating necessary shipping documentation, and closing bills in the system. You will provide critical support to the Shipping Manager/Supervisor, ensuring all warehouse shipments are documented, tracked, and shipped accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Review and Prioritization: Review Order Status Reports daily to determine shipping priorities and identify, review, and adjust orders that failed to ship the prior day.

• Shipping Coordination and Routing: Coordinate daily with the Floor Manager regarding order readiness and request routing within the designated ship window, executing formal routing requests as necessary.

• Documentation and System Closure: Create shipping documents, accurately close Bills in the system once shipments are completed, and ensure all written extension requests are included in documents sent for imaging.

• Internal Communication and Reporting: Respond promptly to status requests from various departments regarding shipping status and compile Shipping Logs and backup documentation after orders are closed.

• Administrative Closeout: Forward shipping copies to the Billing Department and send the required "BYE E-MAIL" to headquarters upon daily closeout.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a data entry role is required.

• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic warehouse procedures and the ability to cross-train in different warehouse activities.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for handling critical shipping documentation.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Must be able to handle the stress and noise levels typical of a warehouse environment.

• Possesses basic Reading and Mathematical Computation Skills.

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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