Brambles – Graduate Development Programme

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 Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

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• This role requires a fluent level of Dutch and English.

• You are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, or Luxembourg, able to come frequently to our office based in Mechelen.

Who are we? ⛓️

We support logistics across the full supply chain, from grower and manufacturer to every type of distributor including large supermarket chains - we’re one of the biggest companies you’ve never heard of! We minimize impact on the environment through our principles of recover, reuse, reduce and recycle and contribute positively to the communities in which we operate. We help move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth. When you join CHEP, you will be part of a group that is investing and growing its business. Just like we will invest in you, so you grow as a person and as a professional.

What we look for 🔎

We are looking for graduates with the enthusiasm, creativity and business acumen to drive real innovation, and become our future leaders. Full of energy, fresh ideas and ambition, you are the sort of person who loves learning new things, is open to being challenged and has the confidence to challenge us too. We are seeking graduates who bring different perspectives and have the ability to tackle problems in innovative ways.

We are looking for graduates ideally from Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Retail

Management disciplines.

CHEP is looking for graduates who have a truly international mindset.

The mission 🚀

You will take on a real role in our business, as well as charity and business challenges that give you a cross-geographical exposure. As well as sales and other business support functions, the program will cover all parts of the supply chain, from producer, to manufacturer, to the shop floor.

Our Purpose 🎯

Do work that matters

Our purpose is to connect people with life’s essentials every day. When you join Brambles, you will be doing important work in the world. Because of us, people everywhere get what they need, in a way that protects the planet’s finite resources, and you will be proud to talk about your work with family.

Our Values 💚

Sustainability is at the core of what we do

We saw early on that sharing and reusing our finite resources is the right thing for society and our business. As pioneers of the sharing economy, we created one of the world’s most sustainable logistics businesses through share and reuse of our products. Together with our partners, we will solve shared challenges from fighting food waste to protecting forests. When you join Brambles, you will be surrounded by people who care about the world and are doing something about it. You will have the opportunity to make a difference every single day.

GDP Development Plan 📝

Year One – Business Acumen

• Business Introduction
• Core Business Skills
• Mentoring/Coaching/Pool Managers for Networking
• Charity Challenge
• Supply Chain, I&D, A2E Essentials
• Business Exposure (HR, Sales, Marketing, Asset Productivity, Logistics)

Year Two – Personal Professional Development

• Emotional Intelligence, P