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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, 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.
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, 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 hire capable people and give them the space to do the job, with clear expectations, open door leadership, and real autonomy.
Temporary Transportation Analyst, 3 Month Assignment
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Temporary Transportation Analyst supports SMA America’s Transportation team for a defined assignment of approximately three months. This role keeps freight analysis, carrier performance reporting, and shipment data accurate and on schedule, helping the team move inverters and components to customers across the United States reliably and cost effectively.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze freight costs, carrier rates, and shipment data to identify savings and trends.
- Audit and reconcile carrier invoices against quotes, contracts, and shipment records.
- Maintain accurate shipment and freight data in SAP and the transportation management system.
- Prepare weekly and month end reports on freight spend, carrier performance, and on time delivery.
- Support Transportation Coordinators with rate quotes, carrier selection, and shipment issue resolution.
- Track open shipments and escalate delays or exceptions to the appropriate teams.
- Collaborate with Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and carrier partners to resolve billing and delivery issues.
- Other duties as may be required or assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics analysis.
- Experience with freight invoice auditing, carrier rates, and LTL and FTL shipping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups, plus Word and Outlook.
- Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, and a transportation management system.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage month end deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication with internal teams and carrier partners.
- Availability to work core business hours, Pacific time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in manufacturing, energy, or industrial equipment shipping.
- Familiarity with customs documentation and cross border shipments.
WE OFFER
- Pay: $40.00 to $42.00 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Assignment: Temporary, full time, approximately three months from the start date.
- Employment: This assignment is through our staffing partner, AppleOne, which serves as the employer of record.
- Work Model: Remote within the United States.
- A collaborative Transportation team and hands on experience with a global leader in solar technology.
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.
RECRUITMENT FRAUD NOTICE
All SMA America openings are posted on our official careers page and all recruiter communication comes from an @sma-america.com address. We never request payment, banking information, or a Social Security number during the recruitment process. If you are contacted about an SMA America role from a personal email account, or asked for any of the above, please forward the message to [email protected].
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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