Sr. Manager, Procurement Inventory Planning

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 . Job Description Position Purpose Responsible for the implementation, optimization, execution, KPI tracking, maintenance and improvements around procurement initiatives; vertical integration (VI) of raw materials and operation process improvements from a procurement perspective. Additional responsibilities will include demand planning, sourcing optimization/execution, and purchase order management of CapEx NPM lumber, B2S and OpEx repair lumber across the entire network to include the U.S., Canada and Latin America sourcing and demand. This includes the optimization, planning and execution of the lumber needs for the entire plant and supplier network throughout the U.S., Canada and LATAM to optimize supplier usage and inventory efficiency to drive the delivered cost of lumber and pallets to exceed budgeted objectives. This position will guide the daily lumber planning with the optimal source points for each of the 140+ service centers across the network to ensure volume allocation and demand meet the business needs and ensure that the source points for the lumber is at the optimal level to meet or exceed the Weighted Average Cost OpEx budget. In addition, the position will also be responsible for the planning and execution around the CapEx requests for NPM on a quarterly basis working directly with the S&OP team to ensure compliance within given demand and forecasts. Direct Reports: 3 Willing to travel: 20% Core knowledge areas include: Sourcing Inventory Management Supplier Relationship & Performance Management Spend Visibility and Analytics Supply Optimization Plant Operations Manufacturing/Engineering Core Purchasing (P2P) Policies & Compliance Data Management ERP and Procurement solution integration impact Finance & Accounting Business Acumen Contract Management Continuous Improvement Framework Invoicing Major/Key Accountabilities To ensure timely execution of monthly and daily planning needs for the business. Partner with S&OP team to guarantee alignment between forecasts, demand and daily execution match the planning and daily PO requirements. Liaison between Internal stakeholders (Business), Suppliers, IT, Procurement organization, Vendors, Finance, and Saw Mills to ensure efficiencies across operations. Communicate change with key internal and external stakeholders Train, mentor, keep informed Procurement Ops members and stakeholders updated on progress and changes. Drive continuous improvement within the planning process Tracking and reporting of critical KPIs Measures The key performance indicators for this role are driven by the line of business strategic goals and cover the following categories of performance: Budgeted WAC and CapEx figures Inventory levels Business value delivery from Procurement (measured by BVA) Objectives for Performance Development Process (PDP) Assessments by Managers, Peers, Key Stakeholders Tracking/monitoring SLAs (aspirational and tbd) Scope North America and LATAM 140+ Service Centers and a large number of suppliers Authority/ Decision Making Management decisions to include owning process, policy, solutions, change management, and risks Challenges Travel: 20% Collaborating with team members across the globe Travelling and working within a plant facility with potential injury risks Managing change within Brambles; business processes, end users, and new technology Working flexibly and effectively in a globally managed organization Building relationships and communicating to all levels of the organization Awareness of cross-cultural characteristics across and within regions Key contacts Supply Chain Plant Operations Finance Compliance Global Applications Owner Global Controllership Procurement Operations Procurement Leadership Team (VP’s, Directors, Managers) Global Business Division Leadership Vendors/Suppliers Implementation consultants 3rd Party Management Groups Qualifications Procurement Planning and Demand experience preferred Project Management Certified, Lean Six Sigma Certified ideal Optimization experience preferred Java Script/coding experience preferred BS in Supply Chain and Engineering preferred. BS in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience acceptable Experience 5 - 10 years of procurement planning and demand experience in operations Demonstrated successful experience implementing and managing operational projects Experience in multi-facility, international organizations, and working across multiple time zones Experience in diverse multi-cultural, corporate cultures Demonstrated results-driven approach with strong problem solving, analytics, and leadership skills Demonstrated managing conflict and negotiating commitments to achieve the end goal Demonstrated strong understanding of corporate internal organizations, processes and technologies required by the role Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer business drivers Strong communication skills; written and verbal Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to drive standardization of Procurement processes and compliance Skills and Knowledge Extensive knowledge with CHEP operations, planning and demand processes, plant operations, and lumber manufacturing Assist in the investigation and resolution of problems; maintain team productivity on department goals and objectives Excellent time management skills Advanced MS Office skills; expert Excel skills are required Ability to manage risk by identifying, quantifying and monitoring potential threats to business operations Capable of driving passionate engagement of all stakeholders, use of managerial courage to proactively manage tough stakeholders Ability to drive processes and influence Must possess drive for excellence and a get-it-done attitude Languages: English required; Desired: Spanish #MON Preferred Education Bachelors - Supply Chain ManagementPreferred Level of Work Experience 5 - 7 yearsHybrid RemoteWe 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. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.