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Supply Chain Optimization Analyst

Job in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Brambles
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Passionate about supply chain and logistics? How would you like to solve problems and connect the dots to ensure products and goods are delivered every day on a CHEP asset? Don't dwell any further and review this role to see if it's align to your experience and goals!

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Analyze data and manage stock to meet demand while preventing overstocks, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
  • Monitor and control stock at plants and manufacturers to optimize capacity, reduce costs, and ensure proper stock rotation.
  • Use forecasting tools such as SAP, JDA, and Excel to manage orders and predict future demand based on business needs.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and commercial teams to align business goals with budget and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Develop and update optimization tools to streamline planning processes, minimize unnecessary movements, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Prepare and present reports on stock levels, forecasts, and operational performance to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Coordinate production planning and logistics to align production volumes with customer demand and safety stock levels.
  • Lead initiatives to prevent overstocking and enhance storage, stock rotation, and transportation plans, maximizing handling capacities.

    • Position Purpose

    The role of the Supply Chain Optimization Analyst is to help optimize CHEP Supply Chain nationally by managing inventory, flows, and plant capacity. The analyst will leverage data to ensure inbound and outbound inventory are well balanced across all regions.

    Major/Key Accountabilities

    This role will work closely with most functions of CHEP including Operations, Quality, Retail Supply Chain, Sales, Logistics, Execution and Procurement.

    Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead national storage planning across internal and customer facilities, ensuring balanced network capacity and optimal utilization at all plants.

  • Optimize scheduling processes for all product flows nationwide to enhance efficiency and service levels.

  • Plan and execute cross-border relocations
    , ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of inventory.

  • Manage half pallet operations nationally, including order fulfillment, production planning, and storage coordination.

  • Oversee UK/Euro pallet inventory across Canada, including procurement, production, and order management.

  • Coordinate holiday scheduling by aligning with retail, sales, operations, transportation, and execution teams to ensure seamless implementation.

  • Plan and manage new pallet purchases
    , collaborating with procurement to align sourcing with network demand and capacity.

  • Own and lead cost savings initiatives
    , driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency and financial performance.

  • Identify performance gaps in KPIs and propose cost-effective solutions for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct cost-benefit analyses and develop ad hoc business cases supporting strategic decisions.

  • Lead and contribute to ad hoc projects requiring advanced supply chain analytics and strategic planning expertise.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant business analysis discipline (Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain).

    • Experience

  • 3-5 years of analytical experience in Supply Chain

    • Skills and Knowledge

    Mandatory

  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills

  • Strong business acumen

  • Detail oriented

  • Experience working with cross functional teams

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels

  • Process oriented and improvement focused

  • Knowledge of statistical data analysis and forecasting techniques

  • Expertise in Microsoft Office

    • Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

  • Working Experience with ERP systems (SAP, BW)

  • Experience with Power BI

  • Experience working with cross functional teams

  • Six Sigma Green Belt

  • APICS, CSCMP, Supply Chain Council (SCOR) Certification or P. Log Certification

    • Languages

    Required: English Desirable: French

    Objectif du poste

    Le rôle de l'analyste en optimisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement est d'aider à optimiser la chaîne…

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