What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Clerk position at SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc?
Logistics Clerk
SMP Automotive Systems Alabama – A Member of Motherson Group
At SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, we are proud to be part of something bigger. As a leading automotive manufacturer, we produce high-quality plastic parts and highly integrated modules for the automotive industry. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Logistics Clerk to join our team and help ensure the smooth flow of materials, shipments, and inventory across our operations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in keeping operations running efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Logistics Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Logistics Department to ensure accurate and timely shipping, receiving, inventory control, and customer deliveries. This role supports import/export activities, freight coordination, customs documentation, and helps maintain uninterrupted supply to both customers and internal production operations.
This position plays a critical role in supporting on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and overall logistics performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate shipping and receiving activities for inbound and outbound goods
- Prepare shipping documents, receiving paperwork, picking lists, labels, and related logistics documentation
- Maintain accurate inventory records and support inventory control processes
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials to customers, production areas, and module centers
- Support customer delivery schedules, including series, CKD, and ETD shipments
- Respond to customer logistics inquiries and assist with delivery concerns
- Handle customer complaints, delivery reports, and shipment follow-up
- Coordinate delivery deviations and communicate shipment changes with customers
- Organize expedited shipments when necessary to avoid production interruptions
- Schedule trucks and transportation orders
- Process import/export documentation and support customs clearance activities
- Assist with freight billing, freight control, and logistics improvement projects
- Support cross-functional communication with production, quality, accounting, and controlling
- Follow OSHA safety standards and maintain 5S workplace organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, warehouse operations, or automotive manufacturing preferred
Skills & Knowledge
- Shipping, receiving, and warehouse management experience
- Forklift experience preferred
- Experience with SAP R/3 or similar ERP systems (Oracle, etc.)
- Knowledge of MRP/PPS systems
- Familiarity with JIT and JIS order control systems
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills with 5 Why methodology knowledge
- Understanding of 5S workplace standards
- Familiarity with OSHA standards
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Results-driven mindset
- English proficiency (written and verbal)
Why Join Us?
- Stable and growing automotive manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work with a global industry leader
- Collaborative team atmosphere
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Join a team where your work makes a direct impact every day.
Apply today and become part of the future of automotive manufacturing.