Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization & Design

Brambles; Texas; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that is transforming supply chain management. In this fully remote role, you will lead optimization projects that significantly impact costs and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse professionals to analyze data, recommend improvements, and drive efficiency in supply chain operations. Your analytical skills will be key in presenting findings to senior management and implementing strategies that enhance performance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global leader in logistics, where your expertise will shape the future of supply chain solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain or business disciplines.
• Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and supply chain optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain optimization projects using Llamasoft software.
• Analyze cost/benefit of proposed changes and present to management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Supply Chain Theory

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business

2 years of related experience

Tools

Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru

Databases

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 programs.

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. It 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 changes.
• Present findings to senior management and gain buy-in for recommendations.
• Evaluate new customer portfolios and TPM partnership opportunities for their impact on supply chain costs.
• Analyze modeled lanes versus historical lanes to identify and lead cross-functional teams to implement flow optimization.
• Recommend opportunities for supply chain cost reduction through accurate modeling and network optimization.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve supply chain savings in coordination with local teams.
• Develop methodologies to track savings from network changes.
• Maintain relationships with key supply chain contacts.
• Develop expertise in Supply Chain Guru software and lead cost analyses of potential modifications.
• Support modeling needs across other business groups and functions.
• Drive improvements in model performance and functionality.
• Share supply chain insights through reporting and meetings with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS, BA, or equivalent plus 2 years of related experience in supply chain or business disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with supply chains and data analysis of large datasets.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with databases.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain theory.
• Ability to collaborate across cultures and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple goals and work independently.
• Excellent presentation and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru software is a plus.
• Knowledge of the CHEP North American Supply Chain is highly desirable.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

Remote Type: Fully Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and fair treatment for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.