Supply chain analyst Jobs in Brockton, MA

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 Accounta bilities

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 to 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

Strong project management skills

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

Bachelors

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.