Plant Network Optimisation Analyst

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.

Job Description

This role will be responsible for leading CHEP network optimization projects, analyzing the output, and recommending changes to drive the lowest cost solution in a $2B+ supply chain. Utilizing best in class optimization technology and techniques, the individual will develop a supply chain model, analyze various solutions & make recommendations to both global & local Supply Chain & Finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

* Actively engages with Retail Supply Chain, Operations, Planning, and Logistics partners to understand implications of proposed changes to the CHEP network.

* Develop Llamasoft models to assist decision making and direction for proposed changes.

* Uses a broad understanding of CHEP supply chain to develop first-level savings projections to determine if new on-site operations will be viable based on market needs and operational/ transportation constraints.

* Recommend alternatives and challenge convention to ensure the best solution for both CHEP and the customers is brought forward.

* Proactively identify opportunities within the supply chain that will drive exceptional value to both CHEP and the customers

* Drive overall CHEP supply chain design solutions that will reduce supply chain costs and empower further strategic network opportunities in conjunction with other Global Network Planning team members.

* Work with business partners to expand current business by demonstrating cost savings and benefits of using CHEP within the supply chain.

* Articulate findings of new opportunities to seek buy-in from CHEP senior leadership for approval and implementation.

* Analyse various "what-if" supply chain scenarios to prepare a cost/benefit analysis of proposed change

Skills & Knowledge

* Experience with supply chain & data analysis

* Optimization software skills

* Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with Excel

* Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships across multiple functions

* Excellent presentation skills (Tableau experience a plus)

* Experience in Qlik View applications

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Continuous Process Improvement, Cost Management, Cost Optimization, Empathy, Experimentation, Financial Forecasting, KPI Reporting, Operational Cost Analysis, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

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.

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