Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization & Design

Brambles; North Carolina; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supply chain solutions seeks a Supply Chain Optimization Lead to drive network optimization projects and reduce costs. The role involves data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and presenting findings to senior management. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background and experience with supply chain software.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience in supply chain or general business discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with supply chains.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with data analysis/manipulation of large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain optimization projects using Llamasoft software.
• Analyze various supply chain scenarios to prepare cost/benefit analysis.
• Develop implementation plans to achieve supply chain savings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

BS, BA or equivalent

Tools

Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru

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.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under guidance from the Manager, Supply Chain Optimization and Design, this role will be responsible for leading CHEP supply chain network optimization projects, analyzing the output, and recommending changes to reduce the roughly $1.6B direct cost spend for North America. This role will coordinate the timely gathering of accurate information, provide inputs for and conduct analysis in the Llamasoft supply chain model, review the output, and work with the appropriate team to determine the achievable supply chain value based on the recommended changes. This role will also work closely with our current Planning and Operations teams to identify and implement flow optimization opportunities.

Major / Key Accountabilities

• Lead Supply Chain optimization projects using the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru software
• Gather feedback and leads on supply chain opportunities from partner teams in transportation, real estate, operations and planning
• Analyze various “what-if” supply chain scenarios to prepare a cost / benefit analysis of proposed change
• Present findings to senior level management, and gain buy-in to the proposed recommendations
• Evaluate new customer portfolios and TPM partnership opportunities for their impact on supply chain costs
• Analyze modelled lanes and compare with historical lanes to identify and lead cross-functional teams to implement flow optimization in our current network
• Recommend opportunities for supply chain cost reduction for the local country through accurate modelling and optimization of the CHEP network
• Develop implementation plans in coordination with local country to achieve agreed-upon supply chain savings
• Develop methodology to track savings generated through supply chain network changes
• Develop and maintain relationships with key supply chain contacts
• Develop expert-level knowledge in Supply Chain Guru software and lead cost analyses of potential modifications to the CHEP Supply Chain
• Support modelling needs outside of the Supply Chain organization; including other business groups and various internal functions
• Drive step-change improvements in model performance and functionality
• Develop reporting and conduct meetings to share supply chain insights with internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• BS, BA or equivalent and 2 years related experience in supply chain or general business discipline

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with supply chains
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with data analysis / manipulation of large data sets

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with databases
• Strong knowledge of supply chain theory
• Comfort collaborating with people in other countries, from different cultures, and where English is not their native language
• Effectively communicate with all levels of people in the organization
• Decision-making and problem solving skills
• Effectively prioritize multiple goals
• Work independently with little supervision
• Strong Presentation and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of the Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru software a plus
• Knowledge of the CHEP North American Supply Chain highly desirable

Preferred Education

• Preferred Level of Work Experience: 3 - 5 years

Remote Type

• Fully Remote

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.