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

About the Role:

Oversee and reinforce the inventory audit process for manufacturers and retailers to ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Design and manage the Annual Customer Audit Plan, ensuring the validation of inventory records and addressing any variances identified during the audit process.

Establish standardized audit procedures, ensuring clear communication of progress and results to executive leadership while driving continuous improvement in asset management practices.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Develop the annual audit plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of asset inventories and addressing cyclical coverage and leakage risk exposure.Execute the annual audit plan through effective collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, third-party inventory providers, and customers to maintain audit accuracy and consistency.Enforce stock audit policies and procedures, identifying internal and external risks that impact compliance with Brambles policies and implementing necessary corrective actions.Manage the validation of inventory records during audits, recording variances, and ensuring accurate documentation of findings for internal and external stakeholders.Conduct monthly executive reviews of customer stock audit progress, providing insights and support to teams and ensuring alignment with the company’s asset control objectives.Establish and emphasize standardized procedures for the audit process, including the development of annual coverage plans and monitoring the execution of these plans.Measure and communicate audit progress to the executive leadership team, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with company goals.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the asset control and audit process, driving initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field7-10 years related experience in internal audit, inventory and asset controls5-7 years’ experience managing direct reports

Experience

10+ years of Supply Chain, Asset Controls, Inventory Audits experienceAbility to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion and apply sound judgmentDemonstrated project management skills and process simplification experienceAdvance knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to array formulas, pivot tables, lookup, and VBA macrosExperience using statistical sampling, estimation and extrapolationStrong people development, team building and leadership skillsPerform adhoc analysis using data reporting toolsProven ability to develop analytical models, build and validate inventory variance methodologies, and financial analysesDemonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, disseminate information, update leadership team, and develop and maintain performance scorecards

Skills and Knowledge:

Solid understanding of Inventory Controls principlesSolid understanding of Inventory Audit processSolid understanding of Supply Chain and other business-related processesFinance background with understanding of Financial StatementsInternal audit and risk managementLeverage data analyticsExceptional verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced Excel / PowerPoint / Word skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively to meet deadlinesStrategic and critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different situationsStrong people development and leadership skills

Languages

Essential Fluent English & Spanish

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Talent Development

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.