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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, more 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 Coordinator, Temporary (6 Months)
Remote, United States
This is a 6 month temporary assignment supporting SMA America ’s Transportation team with Large Scale project shipments, from import through delivery to site. The assignment is employed through AppleOne and is ideal for candidates with hands on experience coordinating freight, carriers and shipment tracking.
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
The temporary Transportation Coordinator provides front line support to SMA America ’s Transportation Analysts and Transportation Manager, moving Large Scale project shipments from import through delivery to customer sites across North America. The assignment covers entering and tracking shipments, keeping rates and transit times accurate in the Transportation Management System, and serving as the link between customers, carriers and third party logistics partners. The assignment is remote and requires availability during the Transportation team’s core business hours.
SCOPE OF WORK Enter shipments into the Transportation Management System, TMS.
Track and trace shipments in transit and resolve issues as they occur.
Coordinate Large Scale project shipments from import through delivery to site.
Support complex shipments and projects as assigned by the Transportation team.
Maintain accurate records of items transported between locations.
Report on delivery timelines and any delays.
Act as the liaison between customers and carriers to keep shipments on schedule.
Support maintenance of the TMS, including rates and transit times.
Support customs related activities as needed.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of the assignment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a coordination or administrative role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high pressure environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus.
Residence within the continental United States, with the ability to work core business hours consistently for the full assignment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a transportation or logistics department.
Experience with SAP or a Transportation Management System.
Experience working with freight carriers, imports or customs.
Creative thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Hourly pay rate: $25.00.
Assignment length: about 6 months, full time.
Employer of record: AppleOne. Pay, timekeeping and any benefits are provided through AppleOne under its policies.
Work model: remote, continental U.S. candidates only.
Onboarding: completion of AppleOne’s background check and drug screen is required before the assignment begins.
This is a temporary assignment and does not include an offer of permanent employment with SMA America .
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this assignment, including H-1B, OPT, CPT or TN visas. Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship, or who are operating under a temporary work permit or any visa tied employment authorization, are not eligible. This assignment is open to candidates located within the continental United States only.
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Our EEO Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one's race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity, religion, marital status, age (over 40), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (includes HIV/Aids), medical condition (cancer, genetic characteristics), veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.
In accordance with applicable law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, SMA will attempt to reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with known disabilities, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on SMA. Any qualified applicant with a disability who believes he or she requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job for which he or she is applying should identify the accommodation(s) needed in the application.
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During your job application or recruitment process with us: (a) SMA may collect your personal information directly from you, such as when you submit your application and resume on our online portal or when you have job interviews with us. We may also obtain your personal information from third parties, including but not limited to your former employers, background or employment check service providers or third-party recruiters; and, (b) SMA may use or process applicants' personal information for relevant purposes including but not limited to general communications with you, identity verification, background or employment checks, determination of eligibility, and making hiring decisions. For successful job applicants who become SMA's staff, we may retain and integrate your personal information collected during the recruitment process into your records at SMA.
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