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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and implement governance frameworks to oversee procurement activities, including annual and strategic planning, progress reporting, and regional reviews.
• Lead and manage a global team of procurement specialists to deliver strategic procurement initiatives.
• Drive compliance with procurement policies, methodologies, and best practices to ensure alignment with Brambles' strategic and operational goals.
• Lead the implementation and reporting of the ESG alignment program for third-party suppliers, including sustainability sourcing initiatives and accreditations (e.g., Ecovadis, SEDEX).
• Oversee transformational procurement projects, such as implementing new tools and systems (e.g., Zycus, Coupa, Preferred Supplier Program), to enhance operational efficiency and savings.
• Act as a trusted partner to regional business leaders, presenting executive-level briefings and collaborating on procurement solutions that align with regional and global priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying best practices, recommending enhancements, and ensuring the consistent delivery of procurement value across all business functions.
• Manage the procurement budgeting process across all business units, ensuring alignment with Brambles' financial targets and strategic priorities.

The Director, Procurement Operations & Planning Optimization is responsible for leading strategy development and execution of raw material sourcing, supply planning, and procurement operations across the Americas. This role oversees end-to-end procurement for key inputs including timber, nails, paint, and tools, ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. The position also leads vendor strategy, logistics coordination, procurement governance, and supply chain financing, while driving transformation initiatives and strengthening long-term supplier partnerships to support business growth and competitive advantage.

What You Will Do

Strategic Planning & Financial Management

• Develop and execute regional strategies to deliver OPEX and Hire Stock budgets

• Lead raw material budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning

• Own and deliver the 4-year Brambles plan, including New Pallet and Repair Plans across all regions

Supply Chain & Capacity Planning

• Partner with Blue Forest teams to ensure supply availability and capacity to meet regional demand

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for plastic product deployment and related materials

• Lead supply chain financing initiatives, including vendor onboarding, negotiation, and optimization

Procurement Operations & Governance

• Establish and lead the Americas Procurement Operations Hub supporting North and Latin America

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, controls, and governance frameworks

• Oversee procurement systems and tools, including Coupa support operations

Supplier Performance & Commercial Management

• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve supplier performance across the Americas

• Lead Buy2Sell strategy and execution across the region

• Drive commercial value through supplier relationship management and performance programs

Program & Transformation Leadership

• Lead strategic initiatives, including:

• Sawmill strategy execution

• Transformation programs

• Lumber durability and product optimization initiatives

• Drive implementation of sustainability programs aligned with enterprise goals

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed team

• Set clear priorities, performance expectations, and development pathways

• Build organizational capability in procurement operations, planning optimization, and digital enablement

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What You Will Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, materials management, or related functions

• Demonstrated leadership of large-scale, multi-regional teams and operations

• Proven experience managing complex spend portfolios (>$500M preferred)

• Expertise in supply planning optimization, sourcing strategy, and procurement operations

• Experience leading transformation initiatives and implementing digital solutions

Experience:

• Demonstrated success leading supply optimization and inventory management initiatives at scale

• Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, supplier ecosystems, and rate structures

• Experience building KPI frameworks, dashboards, and governance models

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, multi-regional teams and influence senior stakeholders

• Track record of driving standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement

• Ability to leverage regional supply market knowledge to develop and execute global strategies

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• Advanced analytics and stakeholder management skills

• Strong systems proficiency (SAP, BW, TMS, LLamasoft preferred)

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities

• Ability to manage risk, complexity, and ambiguity

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently deliver insights and recommendations

• Demonstrated leadership presence, managerial courage, and results orientation

• Social intelligence and confidence to influence and lead at the most senior levels of the organization

• Global mindset with a collaborative approach

• Passion for excellence with a pragmatic, execution-focused mindset

What To Expect

Scope:

• Geographic Scope: Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, etc.)

• Team Size: 21 total (4 direct reports)

• Responsible for multi-million-dollar annual budget

What We Offer

Employee Package:

• Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure

• Benefits Day 1!

• Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances  

• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)

• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!

• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

Compensation Statement:

The salary range for this position is $162,000 to $223,000 per year. Compensation ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.

Remote Type

Skills to succeed in the role

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.

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.