This is a remote field-based position that can sit anywhere within the states of California, Oregon, or Washington. This position does require up to 50% travel.
Position Purpose
Responsible for providing Equipment Pooling services to local customers by managing the operational performance of 3rd party service center & TPM sites within a defined market. Closely liaise with senior 3rd party management and lead a team of 4 CHEP operations representatives to support the CHEP supply chain strategy.
Majoy/Key Accountabilities
- Develop the operational capability of the local plant network to support customer growth and diversification of supply chain offerings
- Identify and deliver YOY supply chain cost savings in support of CHEP’s Cost Leadership strategy
- Insure management group compliance to all contractual commitments regarding health, safety & environmental standards. Actively engage 3rd party suppliers in proactively developing safety management programs in support of Brambles Zero Harm vision
- Manage and enforce quality standards at all sites to ensure local customers have an exceptional quality/service experience
- Develop, negotiate, and manage the commercial relationship with 3rd party providers
- Identify and develop alternative 3rd party providers to diversify the CHEP management group supplier base
- Coach and develop direct reports based on their performance, personal career aspirations and CHEP business needs.
- Maintain close collaboration with CHEP functional partners, including Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales
Measures
- Supply chain cost savings
- Safety targets
- Management of volume growth
- Plant performance and quality standards
- Direct report development
- Successful adoption of new supply chain customer solutions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business Management or similar is required.
Experience
5-7 years of manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution experience with at least 3 years in a management capacity.
Skills and Knowledge
- Must be able to communicate with all levels of an organization, both internal and external.
- Must have demonstrated success of developing and leading cross-functional project teams that deliver cost savings.
- Must have demonstrated success in negotiating skills.
- Must be able to work independently and lead remote teams
- Must have experience of developing and successfully implementing both safety and quality management programs
- Must be willing to travel extensively and at times on short notice.
