Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC in; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk (Administrative) to handle outbound and inbound shipments, paperwork, and records. The role supports complex shipments requiring coordination with logistics and customs, including tooling and packaging for critical launches.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of shipping/receiving experience, even those with under 1 year in the automotive sector, and be proficient with Microsoft Office tools and basic math.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and basic internet research.
• Strong typing, basic math, and ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and Power Industrial Truck test certification.
• Ability to read safety rules and write routine reports.
• 1–3 years shipping/receiving experience; automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary paperwork to accompany outbound shipments and perform required computer transactions to ensure inventory is properly received and located.
• Print load sheets for full truckloads; assign load numbers; document loads and store records according to retention guidelines.
• Evaluate and select optimized shipping solutions; prepare labels; track shipments and resolve issues.
• Support complex ad hoc shipments involving tooling/equipment/packaging/parts and various freight modes.
• Liaise with logistics procurement, operations, and customs for unusual shipments; coordinate international shipments and shipments to countries with no local presence.
• Unload incoming materials and packaging; inspect freight and documentation for accuracy; generate nonconforming material reports (NCMR).
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight pickups/deliveries with freight companies.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Office databases

Tools

Power Industrial Truck

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems II LLC

Shipping & Receiving Clerk (Administrative)

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Prepare necessary paperwork to accompany outbound shipments and perform the required computer transactions to ensure that inventory is properly received and located.
• Print load sheets for full truckloads. Assign load numbers to all outbound shipments. Document information about loads and store shipping records in an appropriate location according to the corporate record retention guidelines.
• Evaluate and select optimized shipping solution for each request; prepares shipment / labels; track and trace shipment to point of delivery and engage in problem resolution. Communicate to requestor shipment status and where problem resolution support is required.
• Support complex ad hoc (non-standard) shipments. These shipments involve expensive, one-of-a-kind tooling/equipment/packaging/parts/raw material that support engineering and critical launch needs using various freight modes (ocean, international air, parcel, specialized flatbeds, hazmat and YFAI consolidation network).
• Liaise with logistics procurement, logistics operations and customs compliance for unusual / complex shipments that involve specialized equipment / handling and customs regulations. This involves all international shipments, third party to third party shipments and shipments into countries where YFAI has no legal presence.
• Unload all incoming materials, suppliers and packaging, as necessary.
• Inspect all incoming freight and documentation for accuracy and acceptability.
• Generate NCMR for nonconforming material from suppliers and notify quality department.
• Store all materials, supplies and packaging in proper locations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight pickups/deliveries with freight companies.

Pull outbound product and stage no less than 30 minutes prior to shipment.

1 -3 Years of Experience as Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Less Than 1 Years of Experience within the automotive industry

• Demonstrated work experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Internet, Word, Excel, and office databases.
• Must be able to be moderately proficient with the use of a keyboard and/or PC. Moderate typing skills and basic math skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Valid driver's license and passing grade on Power Industrial Truck test.