Global Supply Chain Optimization Manager (Hybrid Europe)

Brambles; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brambles is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Manager to shape strategic decisions through advanced network modelling and analytics. You will develop and maintain optimization models that evaluate complex scenarios, identify cost and service improvements, and support evidence-based decision making across the business.

Working with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, you will translate modelling outputs into clear, actionable recommendations and drive continuous improvement in modelling,

Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain optimization software (e.g., Llamasoft, Optilogic).
• Proven experience building and maintaining complex supply chain/ network/ optimization models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Advanced analytical problem-solving and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and enhance supply chain network optimization models using specialist software to evaluate strategic and operational scenarios.
• Analyze complex data sets and run multiple model scenarios to assess performance, cost, service and capacity impacts.
• Present model outputs, recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders, translating findings into clear insights.
• Develop presentations and reports to support recommendations with robust data analysis for informed decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling methodologies, automation, reporting capabilities and optimization processes.

Skills

Data Analytics

Data Visualization

Python

R Programming

SQL

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder Management

Presentation

Tools

Llamasoft

Optilogic

Job description

Brambles is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Manager to shape strategic decisions through advanced network modelling and analytics. You will develop and maintain optimization models that evaluate complex scenarios, identify cost and service improvements, and support evidence-based decision making across the business.

Working with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, you will translate modelling outputs into clear, actionable recommendations and drive continuous improvement in modelling,