Planning and Logistics Manager

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.
***About the Role**:
**Lead a team of supply chain professionals responsible for both logistics execution and integrated demand/supply planning to optimize network costs and ensure customer satisfaction.**

**Drive collaboration across sales, operations, and other functions to align short and medium, supply chain strategies with business objectives and day-to-day operation.**

**Ensure the successful execution of logistics and supply chain planning processes, delivering efficient operations while balancing service quality and cost.**
**Key Responsibilities may include**:

- **Develop and implement logistics strategies that support revenue growth, optimize costs, and deliver the highest service levels to customers.**:

- **Collaborate with sales, operations, and planning teams to create short, medium, and long-term demand and supply forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals.**:

- **Lead the integrated demand, supply, and transport review process within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework, driving efficient planning and decision-making.**:

- **Oversee the continuous planning and optimization of the supply chain network, balancing service delivery with cost efficiencies.**:

- **Manage the coordination of cross-functional teams to improve planning capabilities, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.**:

- **Participate in strategic supply chain projects, contributing to business and operational strategies that drive long-term success.**:

- **Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of logistics and demand/supply planning professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.**:

- **Ensure data integrity across logistics and planning processes, producing accurate reports and insights to support ongoing performance improvements.**
- **Significant logistics management experience, with exposure to demand and supply planning**:

- **Experience in retail or FMCG supply chain management**:

- **Strong ability to articulate data points into meaningful language and recommend strategies to optimise outcomes**:

- **Experience using JDA Planning Software for stock and production management**:

- **A strong continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to demonstrate programs of value delivery**:

- **A desire to take the lead in driving the supply chain function forward**:

- **Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across all level**:

- **Proven tenacity with the ability to drive team to accomplish stretch goals**:

- **Tertiary qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline**:

- **An understanding of the mechanics of logistics and supply chain, including network analysis and optimisation**

**Remote Type**:
Hybrid Remote

**Skills to succeed in the role**:
Adaptability, 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 Development

**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.