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.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Implement and manage plant-level safety stock policies to maintain a balanced inventory of all stock types and maximize plant capacities.
- Oversee short- and mid-term optimization of inbound, outbound, and relocation logistics to achieve the best possible cost to serve while ensuring efficient operations.
- Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to move stock efficiently from origin to destination, ensuring the right inventory mix is maintained.
- Ensure financial and compliance goals are aligned with the strategic supply chain plan, communicating frameworks to execution teams.
- Partner with logistics and transportation teams to ensure cost-effective fulfilment while meeting inventory and customer service objectives.
- Manage pool balancing initiatives by relocating surplus stock to deficit markets, optimizing stock positioning across regions.
- Monitor and report key performance metrics, presenting results to supply chain leadership teams on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
Our requirements:
- University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years planning management ̧ operations, facility engineering, supply chain or logistics experience
- 1-2 years in Project Management
- Languages: fluent English and German are a must, Spanish or any European Language is a nice to have
- Understanding of industry tools e.g. BlueYonder/ Manugistics, i2, Red Prairie, Manhattan Assoc
- Familiarity with BlueYonder, SAP, BW, computer basics (Office, Excel, Access...)
- Exceptional technical and communication skills
- Lean/Six sigma experience
- M/soft, SAP, SQL
- Experience of interacting effectively with Management cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to drive solutions at all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated outstanding project management skills
- Demonstrated track record of obtaining results and driving solutions
- Autonomous, self-initiative and results driven
What we offer:
- Flexible Hybrid Working model
- Company car or Car allowance
- Competitive remuneration package plus annual bonus based on company & personal performance
- 30 days of annual leave (+ 3.5 additional days for bank and other holidays), and option to purchase another 5 days of annual PTO
- Attractive Brambles share programme
- Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
- Capital-forming benefits (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
- 24 hours per annum to use for volunteering projects
- Other benefits e.g. Company Bike, Childcare Allowance, Urban Sports Club, Various discounts through Corporate Benefits and more
We 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.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent
- 3–5 years of planning management, operations, facility engineering, supply chain, or logistics experience
- 1–2 years of project management experience
- Fluent English and German
- Spanish or another European language
- Experience with supply chain planning tools such as BlueYonder, Manugistics, i2, Red Prairie, or Manhattan Associates
- Familiarity with BlueYonder, SAP, BW, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access
- SQL knowledge
- Lean or Six Sigma experience
- Exceptional technical and communication skills
- Experience interacting effectively with management across functions
- Strong project management skills and a demonstrated record of achieving results
- Autonomous, self-initiated, and results-driven work style
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
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.
