Supply Chain Optimization Manager

CHEP; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Optimization Manager to shape strategic supply chain decisions through advanced network optimization modelling and analytics. Based across Europe, you will develop and maintain optimization models to evaluate scenarios, identify cost and service improvements, and support evidence-based decision making.

You will translate modelling outputs into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in modelling approaches,

Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain optimization software is essential.
• Ability to build and maintain complex supply chain, network, logistics or optimization models.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and enhance supply chain optimization models using specialist software to evaluate scenarios.
• Analyze complex data sets and run multiple model scenarios, adjusting parameters to assess impact.
• Present model outputs and business cases to senior stakeholders with clear insights.
• Develop presentations and reports to support recommendations with robust data analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling methodologies, automation and reporting.

Skills

Supply chain optimization software

Complex models

Executive stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel & PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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.

Supply Chain Optimization Manager

Location: Flexible across Europe

Type: Full-time, Permanent

As a SupplyChain Optimization Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping strategic supply chain decisions through advanced network optimization modelling and analytics. Working within a highly technical team, you will develop and maintain optimization models that evaluate complex supply chain scenarios, identify cost and service improvement opportunities, and support evidence-based decision making across the business.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, you will translate sophisticated modelling outputs into clear, actionable recommendations. This role combines deep analytical expertise with strong business partnering capability, requiring someone who can confidently communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will also drive continuous improvement across modelling approaches, automation, and analytical capabilities, helping the organisation identify smarter, more innovative ways to optimise its network and improve performance.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain and enhance supply chain network optimization models using specialist optimisation software to evaluate strategic and operational scenarios.
• Analyse complex data sets and run multiple model scenarios, adjusting key parameters to assess network performance, cost, service and capacity impacts.
• Present model outputs, recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders, including Supply Chain Directors, Country Managers and VP-level leaders, translating technical findings into clear business insights.
• Develop compelling presentations and reports that support recommendations with robust data analysis and enable informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling methodologies, automation, reporting capabilities and optimisation processes through innovative approaches and new technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with Supply Chain Optimization software is essential, experience using Llamasoft, Optilogic highly advantageous.
• Proven experience building and maintaining complex supply chain, network, logistics or optimisation models and translating analytical outputs into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing Directors, Country Managers and executive-level stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience creating executive-level presentations and data-driven business cases.
• Influence strategic supply chain decisions across a global organisation.
• Work closely with senior supply chain leaders and decision-makers across multiple regions.
• Lead impactful network optimisation projects that drive measurable business value.
• Help shape the future of optimisation, analytics and automation capabilities.
• Join a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced optimisation professional who enjoys combining technical modelling expertise with commercial insight and stakeholder influence to solve complex supply chain challenges at scale.

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.

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.