Remote Transportation Analyst — 3‑Month Assignment

SMA America; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $40–$42/hr

Assignment: ~3 months

Remote within US

Job summary

SMA America, the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, is seeking a Temporary Transportation Analyst for a ~3 month assignment. The role supports freight analysis, reporting, and data accuracy to move inverters and components nationwide.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in transportation/logistics analysis, with strong Excel, SAP, and TMS skills, and the ability to work Pacific hours. Remote in the U.S. with a staffing partner as employer of record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in transportation, freight, or logistics analysis.
• Experience with freight invoice auditing and carrier rates (LTL/FTL).
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups), Word, Outlook.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system and a transportation mgmt system.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, and shipment data to identify savings.
• Audit and reconcile carrier invoices against quotes, contracts, and records.
• Maintain shipment and freight data in SAP and TMS.
• Prepare weekly and month-end freight spend and performance reports.
• Support Transportation Coordinators with rate quotes and carrier selection.
• Track open shipments and escalate delays or exceptions.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and carriers to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business

2+ years transportation/logistics analysis

Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups)

Strong written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work Pacific time core hours

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

SMA America, the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, is seeking a Temporary Transportation Analyst for a ~3 month assignment. The role supports freight analysis, reporting, and data accuracy to move inverters and components nationwide.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in transportation/logistics analysis, with strong Excel, SAP, and TMS skills, and the ability to work Pacific hours. Remote in the U.S. with a staffing partner as employer of record.