CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
🔸 Valid Driver license required, regular travels around Portugal,
🔸 Please submit your CV in English
🔸 Ideal location is Lisbon, but open to candidates living in Porto,
🔸 Fluent English and Portuguese are required for this role,
**YOUR MISSION** 🚀
This is a hands-on role where you will be in charge to oversee and manage the operational activities of third-party service centers, ensuring adherence to corporate standards, policies, and procedures, while optimizing performance and efficiency. This position will represent Supply Chain within the Country Leadership Team (CLT) in Portugal and will assume responsibilities associated with that function. The role reports directly to the Supply Chain Director for Iberia.
You will also lead continuous improvement projects across third-party sites by leveraging data, insights from audits, and best practices to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance with safety and maintenance programs.
Act as a key consultant to third-party site leaders, fostering professional partnerships and addressing operational challenges to ensure seamless execution of CHEP’s service and performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Oversee operational activities for third-party service centers within a designated region, ensuring full compliance with company standards, SLAs, safety guidelines, and operational policies.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with third-party service providers, consulting with site leaders to address challenges and implement operational improvements, including preventative maintenance programs for both equipment and facilities.
- Leverage data and operational systems to evaluate site performance, identifying opportunities for enhancements in safety, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and audit results, driving corrective actions, and implementing cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability and operational consistency.
- Assist in developing action plans based on audit results and continuous improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and the third-party network’s operational objectives.
- Support negotiations related to costs, volumes, and service agreements, working in collaboration to ensure favorable outcomes and alignment with CHEP’s financial targets.
- Serve as a peer leader, providing guidance and sharing best practices across the third-party representative network to promote operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and process consistency.
- Standardize processes across the third-party network to ensure consistent service delivery, operational efficiency, and adherence to company-wide objectives.
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**🔎
Qualifications
- Business/management, logistics, or technical engineering degree
- Continuous improvement / Lean Six Sigma
Experience
- 5-8 years management in Subcontractor management / Site management
- Lead & achieve results in multi-site
- Negotiations in operations/transport with 3rd party service providers
- Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma
Skills & Knowledge:
- Able to communicate with all levels of an organization, both internal and external
- Subcontractor management
- Able to work independently and lead remote teams.
- IT: Good working knowledge of Excel and SAP. Power BI an advantage.
- Be results-oriented with good analytical skills
- Know how to establish and manage performance indicators
- Project management and Continuous Improvement
- Negotiation skills
** WHAT WE OFFER ** 💙
🔹 Attractive salary plus annual bonus based on Performance,
🔹Company car
🔹Lunch Voucher
🔹 Flexible Working of hybrid model,
🔹Opportunity to take part in the Brambles share programme
🔹 Monthly Webinars around Technology, Supply Chain, Mental health, etc.
🔹 Get a referral bonus sharing the best Talent around you,
🔹 A personal growth plan with a focus on training and coaching, a place for you within an international organization where there is a family business atmosphere
Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleAdaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent DevelopmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
