CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 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.
Are you an experienced program manager who thrives in complex, cross‑functional environments and enjoys turning strategy into measurable results? Are you motivated by leading high‑impact initiatives that shape how a national supply chain operates?
As Supply Chain Program Manager – Strategic Projects, you will partner with Supply Chain leadership and operational teams to plan and deliver a portfolio of strategic initiatives that mitigate risk, unlock efficiencies and maximise performance across the CHEP Australia network.
This role owns the end‑to‑end Strategic Projects program, including cost‑out initiatives, global supply chain programs and continuous improvement efforts. You will provide governance, structure and discipline across the project portfolio while supporting leaders to successfully execute initiatives that deliver tangible business outcomes.
The role requires strong stakeholder influence, commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple programs concurrently in a dynamic, data‑driven environment.
What’s expected of you:
Program manage the annual strategic projects portfolio; build a forward pipeline aligned to Supply Chain Strategy.
Lead the Supply Chain Efficiencies cost‑out program and track delivery to annual financial targets, identifying risks and corrective actions.
Partner with Finance to report monthly results and recommendations to the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT).
Coach and enable project leads across Supply Chain; embed consistent portfolio management practices.
Drive implementation plans for initiatives critical to our network performance and customer value.
Own portfolio sequencing and resourcing; engage internal/external stakeholders and maintain clear sponsor communications.
Lead selected global programs in‑region (e.g., Decarbonisation, ZPW), ensuring milestone delivery (including initiatives such as Solar and Electric Forklifts).
Support business case development to ensure consistency and strategic alignment across Supply Chain.
What will ensure your success
Deep knowledge of local business environments, supply chains, markets and customers.
A track record delivering whole‑of‑business projects and change initiatives in a national network environment.
Strong program/project management capability and execution discipline.
Excellent written communication, presentation and stakeholder influence skills.
Data analysis and interpretation skills to inform decisions and recommendations.
Qualifications: project management certification desirable.
About CHEP, A Brambles Company
CHEP is a global leader in supply chain solutions. Together with producers, manufacturers, retailers, and logistics partners, CHEP advances the smart and sustainable movement of goods across more than 60 countries.
With its operational excellence trusted by the world’s top brands, CHEP primarily serves customers in the consumer staples (e.g. dry food, grocery, household products, health and personal care, fresh produce and beverage), retail, automotive and general manufacturing industries.
A part of the Brambles Group, CHEP manages ~347 million pallets and containers through a network of 750+ service centres, employing approximately 11,000 people worldwide with its largest operations in North America and Europe.
CHEP Australia offers a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, a supportive learning and development culture and a wide range of opportunities to assist you in achieving your career aspirations. CHEP Australia, as part of Brambles, provides you unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career and is large enough to take you anywhere and small enough to make sure you get there. With a focus on career pyramids instead of ladders, we move our people up and across functions and companies to deepen their transferable skills and acquire broader business experience.
Benefits:
- Flexible working environment
- Paid volunteer leave for those who wish to volunteer their services to a community organisation – 3 days per annum
- Reward and Recognition Program to celebrate outstanding achievements of our people through a number of different delivery methods
- Employee discounts with a range of partners
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for primary care givers and 2 weeks of paid parental leave for secondary care givers
- Unparalleled opportunities to advance and accelerate your career
- Attractive options to purchase Brambles shares
Our team boasts a friendly and fun culture that celebrates successes, with award winning engagement and enablement, and results achieved through collective intelligence, collaboration and teamwork.
With a highly inclusive workplace rich in diversity, CHEP Australia celebrates the diversity of thought, backgrounds, style and working arrangements of our people to ensure that we reflect the communities and customers that we serve.
Join our team to be part of an international growth company with an advantaged and highly sustainable business model. You’ll be working for a company that is changing the way goods get to market. You’ll optimize 300,000 supply chains instead of just one. You’ll join an efficient and collaborative team who punches above its weight. You’ll be working for the good of humanity.
In order for your application to be considered, you will require full working rights in Australia. We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
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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.
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CHEP New South Wales, AUS Office
168a Newton Rd, New South Wales, Australia, 2164
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