Supply Chain Coordinator

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.

• Plan and adjust flows and production schedules, managing daily stock levels, transfers, and deliveries to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage plant‑level inventories, balancing plant capacities to optimize service and minimize costs without compromising customer satisfaction.
• Lead the execution of seasonal supply surges, including forecasting, communication, and exception management to meet demand.
• Support the creation, analysis, and delivery of planning reports to drive data‑informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with established service level agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction goals.
• Monitor and manage stock transfers and new pallet deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes, focusing on cost optimization and operational efficiency.

Based in Manchester, Trafford Park – Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home)

Permanent, full time

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Planning Coordinator to join our dynamic logistics team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and managing all logistics activities within your assigned region, ensuring a seamless and efficient supply of equipment to our customers at the right time, in the right way, and at the lowest cost—without compromising service quality. The ideal background would be from a similar role in demand / FMCG planning, or transport planning.

• Plan and adjust flows and production schedules to maintain optimal stock levels and timely deliveries.
• Manage plant‑level inventories and balance capacities to optimize service and minimize costs.
• Execute seasonal supply surges through accurate forecasting and proactive communication.
• Monitor stock transfers and pallet deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet SLAs and customer satisfaction goals.
• Support the creation and analysis of planning reports for data‑driven decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes for cost and efficiency gains.

• Experience: Logistics execution expertise and a strong supply chain background.
• Skills: Proficiency in Excel, strong numeracy, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SAP or transport management systems (desirable).
• Languages: English is essential; other EU languages are a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with frequent customer and provider interactions.

• Annual bonus (typically 5%) based on company and individual performance
• Company laptop
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays and the option to buy and sell 5 additional days leave each year
• Volunteer days
• Up to 7.5% company pension
• Life assurance x 3 of salary
• MyShare Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Numerous retail discounts

Hybrid Remote

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Cross‑Functional Work
• Curiosity
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Problem Solving

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…