Standard Motor Products · 10 hours ago
Distribution Expeditor
Shawnee, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expStandard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of automotive replacement parts. The Distribution Expeditor is responsible for the timely movement of goods through the distribution center, overseeing product transitions and ensuring high-priority shipments are processed efficiently.
AutomotiveManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Monitor the dock schedule to ensure trailers are loaded and unloaded according to the daily priority list
Identify high-priority or backordered items and "fast-track" them through the warehouse to ensure immediate shipping
Communicate with freight carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to track shipments and resolve transit delays
Investigate "short-ships," overages, or damaged goods reported by the receiving team or customers
Identify bottlenecks in the picking or packing stations and reallocate resources to clear backlogs
Ensure all Bill of Ladings (BOLs), packing slips, and customs documents (for international shipping) are accurate and processed on time
Perform functions to increase the potential fill levels for orders within the DC
Qualification
Required
Logistics Knowledge: Understanding of freight classes, shipping modes (LTL, FTL, Parcel), and warehouse management systems (WMS)
High-Speed Coordination: Ability to manage hundreds of SKUs and dozens of outgoing shipments simultaneously
Systems Expertise: Proficiency in WMS software (e.g., Dematic DIT, JDE, Legacy) and RF scanner technology
Problem-Solving: The ability to find an alternative shipping solution when a primary carrier fails or a weather delay occurs
Qualified candidates will offer a Bachelor's degree in related field or combination of Education plus 2+ years Supply Chain experience
Successful candidates should have knowledge of database, internet, inventory, spreadsheet software (MS Excel) and word processing
Strong interpersonal, oral/written communication and problem solving skills are essential as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field
Company
Standard Motor Products
Standard Motor Products is an independent manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for motor vehicles.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2022-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Sills
CEO
Dale Burks
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-15
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