Senior Specialist, Container Management

SENIOR SPECIALIST, CONTAINER MANAGEMENT

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Container Management to lead the planning, design, and execution of container management and returnable packaging operations for a premier automotive OEM scaling next-generation electric vehicle manufacturing.

Based out of our facility in the Columbia / Blythewood, SC area, this role is responsible for establishing a resilient, closed-loop supply chain for transport empties—ensuring seamless flow between our central assembly plant and tier-1 supplier networks.

This high-impact, hands-on role requires an experienced automotive logistics professional who excels at bottleneck control, inventory tracking, empty container steering, and cross-functional supplier coordination to safeguard production uptime.

Location: Blythewood, South Carolina

Schedule: On-site 4–5 days/week; high attendance to travel required for events and meetings

Compensation: $110,000.00 – $135,000.00 initial base salary + annual performance bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, design, and implementation of planning concepts and projects for the Container Management Function.
• Support suppliers in transportation, infrastructure, packaging, scheduling, and equipment processes to ensure an optimal, reliable supply chain of empties.
• Schedule empties (pallets, containers, transport frames, etc.), track delivery backlogs, and steer empty containers in the loop between the plant and supplier plants to secure adequate container supply.
• Identify potential supply chain risks early, check transport container inventory, and actively develop, align, and follow up on cross-departmental countermeasures for bottleneck control.
• Identify, process, and maintain data for transport container inventory management and control, process complaints, and initiate inventories.
• Establish ongoing, constructive, and cooperative communication with suppliers.
• Responsibly carry out special tasks corresponding to skills and duties in factual, cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, and affected departments in compliance with guidelines, standards, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of professional experience in automotive production and logistics (e.g., inbound/outbound logistics, supply chain management, container management, JIT/JIS); experience in automotive logistics container management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or related fields (equivalent relevant work experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Strong technical skills in networking, hardware, and software systems, as well as process design.
• Ability to independently work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and exhibit high attendance to travel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex processes.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving successful execution on container management.
• High integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, growth mindset, comfort with change, flexibility, and a collaborative approach.

Benefits & PerksMedical, dental, vision, income protection; 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting; 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, 14 company/floating holidays; up to 16 weeks paid parental leave; paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years of experience in automotive logistics or container management?
• Have you managed returnable containers, racks, pallets, or transport frames in a manufacturing environment?
• Have you used ERP, SAP, or other inventory management systems to manage container assets?
• Have you developed or improved container management processes or logistics workflows?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blythewood, SC 29016