AESC

AESC is looking to add a Sustainability Specialist to our team in Murfreesboro, TN. 

•    Full-Time

•    Hybrid 

•    2 days a week in Murfreesboro with occasional travel to Bowling Green, KY and Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world’s leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities. 

About the Role

The Sustainability Specialist plays a pivotal role in realizing AESC's environmental and social goals and commitments. As part of AESC’s US Region Sustainability team, this position will collaborate with various internal business functions, customers, and suppliers to advance AESC’s environmental sustainability initiatives. Reporting to AESC’s US Sustainability Senior Manager, this person will contribute to AESC’s reputation as an industry leader in environmentally and socially conscious battery production. 

What You Will Do 

•    Sustainable Operations Support: Work with internal teams to deliver initiatives that support environmental and energy requirements and goals.

•    Stakeholder Engagement: Lead collaboration with customers and suppliers to drive sustainability initiatives that align with internal requirements and goals. 

•    Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze and manage internal and supplier data for consistent sustainability reporting, disclosure and verification. 

•    Programmatic Development: Collaborate with sustainability and ESG colleagues to develop and utilize tools for operationalizing, tracking, and reporting environmental and energy initiatives. 

•    Educational Promotion: Create sustainability-focused training content for internal colleagues and suppliers to foster understanding and alignment with corporate sustainability expectations and policies. 

•    Communication: Regularly update and report on the progress of projects and initiatives to internal stakeholders. 

•    Institutional Awareness: Stay abreast of relevant sustainability and ESG standards, policies, and regulations.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer: 

•    Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.

•    An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

•    Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment

•    Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

•    HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts

•    401K with company match 

•    Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)

•    Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays

•    Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

•    Tuition reimbursement

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What You Need

•    Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy and resources, environmental management / science, business, economics, public policy, or related field. 

•    2+ years of experience in sustainability, strategy consulting or related field, with 1 year of project management experience.

•    Working knowledge of water, waste and other industrial environmental management issues

•    Aptitude for data management and analysis, including ability to onboard digital tools to support environmental reporting and disclosure.

•    Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

•    Ability to work collaboratively across various functions and departments.

•    Self-starter, curious, persistent, and politically aware.

•    Passion for sustainability. 

•    Other duties as assigned

•    Software Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams).

What is “Nice to Have”?

•    Working knowledge of carbon and LCA accounting methods, GHG target setting, energy planning and decarbonization roadmap development and evaluation.

•    Awareness of corporate social responsibility best practices related to human and labor rights, stakeholder engagement, and ethical governance.  

•    Experience in the energy and/or manufacturing sector.  

•    Professional certifications such as LCACP, ENV SP, LEED AP.  

•    Familiarity with sustainability-related frameworks and standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD, Battery Passport).

•    Experience with data analysis / visualization software such as Tableau and Power BI 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

•    Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

•    Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day. 

Work Environment

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

Travel

Occasional day and overnight domestic travel, not to exceed 5% of time. #LI-IC1