Transportation Analyst

SMA America; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Remote within the United States

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

SMA America, the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support the Manager of Transportation and the Manager of Planning, Purchasing and Logistics in shipment tracking, in-transit reporting, and customs compliance.

The role emphasizes data maintenance, KPI tracking, and collaboration with carriers and internal teams, with remote work within the United States and core Pacific hours. The position offers strong benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience on either the carrier or shipper side.
• Knowledge of all carrier modes: air, parcel, ocean, FTL, LTL, and flatbed.
• Proven carrier management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Supports import and export documentation in line with customs regulations, laws and procedures.
• Ensures products comply with CBP regulations using HTS codes and maintains codes in SAP.
• Requests and compiles import documentation and serves as liaison with government agencies.
• Validates carrier invoices for payment approval and resolves disputes.
• Manages large scale project shipments from import through delivery to site.
• Enters shipments into the Transportation Management System and maintains records.

Skills

Carrier management

MS Office suite

Data analysis

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

TMS

SAP

Job description

Why Work at SMA America

Power the future. Build your career at SMA America.

As the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, we have been at the forefront of solar inverter technology since 1981, developing solutions that make photovoltaic power plants simpler, reliable, safer, and more cost effective. Headquartered in Rocklin, California, SMA America has spent more than two decades helping homes, businesses, and utilities across the country generate clean, reliable power. We are the only inverter manufacturer in the world offering solutions for every system size, from residential rooftops to large scale utility plants, backed by more than 1,500 patents and a presence in over 190 countries.

Innovation is only part of the story. We invest in our people, create room to grow, challenge conventional thinking, and protect a culture where teammates genuinely care about each other and the work. We hire capable people and give them the space to do the job, with clear expectations, open door leadership, and real autonomy.

If you are passionate about driving positive change and want a career where you can take ownership of your work, we would love to meet you. Together, we are not just part of the energy transition, we are helping drive it forward.

Transportation Analyst

LOCATION AND WORK MODEL

This position is remote within the United States, aligned with the Transportation team’s remote structure. Core business hours are Pacific time.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind.

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Transportation Analyst supports the Manager of Transportation and the Manager of Planning, Purchasing and Logistics by managing shipment tracking and monitoring, in transit reporting, customs compliance, and shipment issue resolution. The role also maintains system data so rates and transit times stay accurate. This is an advanced individual contributor role and does not carry supervisory responsibility.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports import and export documentation in line with customs regulations, laws and procedures.
• Ensures products comply with CBP regulations using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the Code of Federal Regulations, and maintains HTS codes on all items in SAP.
• Requests and compiles import documentation, including customs invoices, certificates of origin and cargo control documents, and serves as liaison with government agencies.
• Validates customs broker invoices for payment approval and resolves invoice disputes.
• Manages Large Scale project shipments from import through delivery to site.
• Manages tasks and projects with a higher level of complexity.
• Enters shipments into the Transportation Management System, TMS, and maintains records of items transported.
• Tracks KPIs for bill of lading and label creation, and for freight quotes provided to the sales organization.
• Performs data analysis on transportation costs and services.
• Works closely with internal stakeholders, customers and carriers.
• Shares expertise and supports training for Transportation Coordinators and other SMA employees as needed.
• Stays current on changes to import and export laws and regulations.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience on either the carrier or shipper side.
• Working knowledge of all carrier modes, including air, parcel, ocean, full truckload, less than truckload and flatbed.
• Proven carrier management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience maintaining and using a TMS.
• Experience with SAP.
• Creative thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.
• A highly motivated self starter with strong time management skills.

Extent of responsibility: Regional.

WE OFFER

• Compensation: $70,500 to $89,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
• Work Model: Remote within the United States.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

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