Material Analyst (Packaging Analyst)

Develop, implement, and maintain packaging that will protect and meet part requirements for various components and automotive programs during transportation, handling, and storage.  Actively support packaging reimbursement and replacement requests to our Customers.  Maintain awareness of component and finished good volume fluctuations and ensure enough packaging material is available to support the supply chain loop.

Core Responsibilities 

• Coordinate design and procurement of new product packaging and ensure cost feasibility.
• Monitor and track existing packaging quantities with respect to part volume fluctuations and scrap due to wear; then ensure additional or replacement packaging is ordered to offset changes.
• Daily support of Customer and Supplier packaging requests.
• Develop and maintain Continental Morganton standardized packaging specifications, procedures, forms and packaging instructions in SAP/SPIRIT
• Review and approve Supplier packaging specifications.
• Support and maintain the SAP-SCM module for interface with the MOP database.
• Schedule all testing required to support packaging validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• Some knowledge of packaging design and development
• Working knowledge of material flow and material handling equipment
• Knowledge of customer packaging management systems and reporting requirements
• Proficient in written communication skills, negotiation skills, project tracking and time management
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift packaging and trays for review purposes.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opening 
• Relocation assistance is not available for this opening 

This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for
this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Packaging 
• 2 years of relevant work experience 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.