Logistics Clerk (2nd Shift)

Smp Automotive; Alabama; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smp Automotive in Cottondale, AL is seeking a Full Time Clerical professional to support the Logistics Department with on-time shipping, dispatching, and documentation. You will prepare shipping documents and handle customer inquiries in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Relevant experience includes SAP R3, MRP/PPS systems, 5S, OSHA standards, and MS Office. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate with production control and ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in shipping and warehouse management is essential.
• Familiarity with cross-functional activities (QA, accounting, production).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Minimum 1+ year SAP R3 experience or similar systems.
• Experience with MRP/PPS systems and JIT/JIS order control.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related tools.
• Knowledge of 5 Why problem solving technique.
• Good command of 5S principles.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and automotive manufacturing practice.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
• 1+ year of experience in automotive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and consult with production control for dispositions.
• Secure supplies for customers (series, CKD, ETD).
• Maintain inventory specifications and accuracy.
• Prepare picking lists, accompanying documents, and VDA labels.
• Prepare shipping documents and arrange shipment of goods.
• Handle customer complaints and test reports.
• Prepare delivery situation reports and logistics updates.
• Manage logistics projects and process customs clearance.
• Prepare LKW schedules or order them as needed.
• Ensure on-time supply to module center and customers.
• Coordinate delivery deviations with customers.
• Organize extra tours to secure production or supply.
• Process customs formalities properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping

Warehouse Management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

English proficiency

Automotive industry experience

5 Why problem solving

5S knowledge

OSHA familiarity

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

SAP R/3

Oracle

MRP/PPS systems

JIT/JIS order control

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Cottondale, AL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2178

Objective of the position

• Provide clerical support to the Logistics Department with on time shipping, dispatching, handling of imports and exports, freight billing, Logistics projects and responding to customer complaints.

Major Responsibilities

• Disposition and consultation with production control / disposition
• Securing supplies to customer (series, CKD, ETD)
• Keeping of inventory specifications
• To prepare picking lists, accompanying documents, VDA labels
• To prepare shipping documents / shipping of all goods
• To deal with customer complaints and test reports
• To deal with delivery situation reports
• Logistics projects
• Customs clearance (import / export)
• To prepare LKW schedules / to order LKW schedules
• On time supply of module center and customer
• Coordination through delivery deviation with the customer
• Organization of extra tours to secure the production or customer supply
• Proper processing of customs formalities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED
• Shipping
• Warehouse Management
• Understanding of cross-functional activities (departments like quality assurance, accounting, controlling & production)
• Strong Communication / interpersonal /conflict resolution skills
• 1 + years of SAP R3 experience or similar (Oracle, . .)
• Intermediate with MRP/PPS Systems
• Intermediate with JIT & JIS Order Control Systems
• Intermediate MS-Office
• 5 Why knowledge (problem solving)
• 5S's good command
• Familiar with OSHA standards
• Proficiency in English Language (verbal and written)
• 1 + years of experience working in the position in the automotive manufacturing industry

Organizational Classification

Higher level function:

Superintendent/Supervisor