Container Management

MAHLE•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

As a Container Management professional, you will be a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing logistics and asset management initiatives that support efficient, scalable, and sustainable supply chain operations. This role ensures the end-to-end optimization of material and container flows, driving alignment between logistics execution and the company's broader operational and production strategies.

Requirements

Experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Proven success in managing reusable container programs and leading logistics strategy development.
Proficiency in ERP and logistics systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS, WMS); strong data analysis and process mapping skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage vendor relationships.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute logistics strategies that support production schedules, inventory targets, and customer delivery requirements.
Lead cross-functional logistics planning in collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering to optimize transportation and warehousing.
Analyze network performance to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve lead times, and enhance flexibility in the supply chain.
Manage relationships with logistics providers and drive service level improvements through performance metrics and scorecards.
Oversee the complete lifecycle of reusable containers, including forecasting needs, procurement planning, maintenance, and returnable flow optimization.
Implement long-term strategies for container pooling, reverse logistics, and inventory visibility to reduce loss and capital spend.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles to streamline logistics and container operations.
Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions for container loss, material delivery failures, or capacity constraints.
Ensure logistics operations meet internal standards and external compliance requirements (e.g., ISO, safety, transportation, environmental).