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Group Communications Manager, Supply Chain

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 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 .

Job Description

The Group Communications Manager, Supply Chain has responsibility for leading global communications for the Supply Chain function of Brambles Group, ensuring that we effectively engage with remote, Service Centre based colleagues through high quality, targeted internal communications.

The role can bebased in any Brambles location globallybut will require overlap with UK, South Africa and east-coast US working hours.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Review/audit Global Supply Chain communications to identify and address opportunities to improve the reach and engagement with communications for Service Centre based colleagues
  • Bring insight on best practice communications from other companies and industries also connecting with remote or field based employees
  • Provide communications counsel, business partnership and support to the Global Supply Chain leadership team and other key stakeholders
  • In addition to communications within the Global Supply Chain, work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and leadership team to agree what should be communicated from the function to the rest of the organisation
  • Lead the planning, writing, editing and executing of communications for and from the Global Supply Chain
  • Define, track and analyse key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications to continually improve.
  • Experience and skills required:

  • Background/ experience in related field (e.g. Communications, Marketing etc)
  • Previous experience in communicating with remote audiences (service centers, warehouses, retail) in a global business, with cross-cultural understanding
  • Creativity and "appetite" for driving change, paired with strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ideally experience in using a range of communications channels (e.g. Populo, Sharepoint, Viva Engage etc.) and tools (e.g. Canva, video editing software)
  • Ability to collect and analyse data to help drive improvements in communication approaches and delivery
  • Excellent relationship building, collaboration and influencing abilities
  • Previous line management responsibility are beneficial, but not mandatory
  • Some understanding of the logistics industry desirable
  • Preferred Education

    Honours

    Preferred Level of Work Experience

    5 - 7 years

    Remote Type

    Hybrid Remote

    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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    Group Communications Manager, Supply Chain

    Company:
    Brambles
    City:
    Mechelen
    Contract type: 
    Permanent, Full-time
    Categories: 
    Supply Chain
    Career level: 
    Manager
    Published:
    27.05.2024
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