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.

Please read before applying.This role is located in Milan.

Fluent level of English and Italian is required.

As an international company, your CV should be in English.Mission

Facilitate cross‐functional teams to align sales, operations, logistics, and transportation in achieving customer fulfilment and optimizing inventory positioning.

Implement and execute safety stock policies at both plant and regional levels, ensuring inventory optimisation and cost‐effective operations.

Oversee strategic pool balancing and relocation decisions to maintain optimal stock levels across markets.

Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and manage plant‐level safety stock policies to maintain a balanced inventory of all stock types and maximise plant capacities.

Oversee short‐ and mid‐term optimisation of inbound, outbound, and relocation logistics to achieve the best possible cost to serve while ensuring efficient operations.

Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to move stock efficiently from origin to destination, ensuring the right inventory mix is maintained.





Ensure financial and compliance goals are aligned with the strategic supply chain plan, communicating frameworks to execution teams.

Partner with logistics and transportation teams to ensure cost‐effective fulfilment while meeting inventory and customer service objectives.

Manage pool balancing initiatives by relocating surplus stock to deficit markets, optimising stock positioning across regions.

Monitor and report key performance metrics, presenting results to supply chain leadership teams on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.What We Are Looking For

Preferred QualificationsUniversity degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Masters degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Desired QualificationsUnderstanding of industry tools e.g. Blue Yonder/Manugistics, i2, Red Prairie, Manhattan Assoc.

Lean/Six Sigma experience.

M/soft, SAP, SQL.

Project management 7-10 years planning management, operations, facility engineering, supply chain or logistics experience.

1-2 years IT or Project Management.What We OfferAttractive salary plus annual premio based on performance.

Lunch voucher.

Flexible working (hybrid model).

Monthly webinars around technology, supply chain, mental health, etc.

Referral bonus for sharing the best talent around you.

📌 Planning manager, italy (Milano)
🏢 Chep
📍 Milano