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.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING ðThis role is located in Milan,ð Fluent level of English and Italian is required,ð As an international company, your CV should be in English,YOUR MISSION ðFacilitate cross-functional teams to align sales, operations, logistics, and transportation in achieving customer fulfillment and optimizing inventory positioning. Implement and execute safety stock policies at both plant and regional levels, ensuring inventory optimization and cost-effective operations. Oversee strategic pool balancing and relocation decisions to maintain optimal stock levels across mark.

Key Responsibilities May Include: Implement and manage plant-level safety stock policies to maintain a balanced inventory of all stock types and maximize plant capacities.



Oversee short- and mid-term optimization 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, optimizing 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 FORUniversity degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent.7 years in Planning Management and operations, facility engineering, supply chain; Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.skill in project management software and tools.

Desired: Understanding of industry tools e.g. Blue Yonder/Manugistics, i2, Red Prairie, Manhattan Assoc. Lean/Six sigma experience. M/soft, SAP, SQLProject management 1-2 years IT or Project Management WHAT WE OFFER

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