Business Continuity Lead, Americas Region

Job title: Business Continuity Lead, Americas Region in USA at CHEP

Company: CHEP

Job description: 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 .Job DescriptionPosition PurposeBrambles is implementing a Global Business Continuity Management (BCM) Framework and IT system aligned to ISO22301:2019. We required an experienced BCM lead to provide the strategic direction and tactical management for the Americas Region.ScopeCHEP Americas. Including all countries, Business units and functionsMeasures100% of critical processes have been analyzed, resource requirements and risks to delivery are understood and there are regularly tested BCPs in place.Trained site, country, regional Incident and Crisis Management Teams are in placedInternal Audits verify that all documents are reviewed, corrective actions and lessons learnt are implement in a timely manner.Major/Key AccountabilitiesOverall responsibility for the leading, championing and implementing the BCM Framework across the Americas Region.Member of the Global BCM Steering Group to:Ensure that the requirements of the region/ function/ critical process are fully representedRepresent the program on the regional/ functional Leadership TeamsDrive the implementation of the tools, templates, IT solutionEnsure adequate and competent resources are provided to implement the processesEnsure adequate training and support is provided to members of their teamsMonitor compliance of the first line teams against policy requirementsSupport the consolidation of the business impact analysis data to help inform any enterprise-wide recovery strategy and options development neededEnsure that disruption risks are reported from the first line, or where an aggregated exposure exists, are appropriately reportedAuthority/ Decision MakingAuthority to lead the implementation and make decisions on behalf of the Americas Leadership Team.ChallengesIntroducing standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement across a diverse region and across all countries, business units and a mixture of regional functions, shared services and a CHEP owned/ subcontracted operations network.Key contactsInternal:Global BCM LeadRegional Leads for other regionsGlobal and Regional functions e.g., HR, Finance and Supply chainAmericas Leadership Team membersCountry Leadership TeamsOperational teams (Plants and customer facing)Marketing teams for responding the customer questionsExternal:IT vendor mainly during implementation and ad hoc post implementationExternal ISO accreditation bodies if a decision is made to get ISO22301:2019 certificationQualificationsUniversity Degree in relevant field or business managementAppropriate post-graduate degree qualifications (e.g. MBA, CA, CPA, or other financial) desirableFormal training on business continuity and risk management desirable (Certifications: ACCA/CPA, CRMA/CFA/CIA, or other applicable certification)ExperienceIf Internal10+ years overall (5+ years in Brambles/CHEP in senior finance, operations or commercial roles)Depth and breadth of Brambles business knowledge and experience (different business models and business environments, strategic priorities, range of relevant/applicable risks, performance management cadence and rhythm)Experience of working directly with very senior stakeholders (ELT and ELT-1) in a substantive roleStrong network of senior stakeholder relationships across the GroupExperience/ understanding of the principles of Change ManagementIf external15+ years in Senior risk and/or resilience role in industry (global commercial organizations) or senior client facing role in Big 4 risk management service linesExposure to multinational listed company environment, with a matrix operating modelProven track record and experience in implementing, operationalising and embedding risk and BCM frameworks, and driving complianceExperience of scenario planning and simulationsStrong external network of peers to bring outside-in perspectives to assess, adapt, adoptExperience/ understanding of the principles of Change ManagementSkills and KnowledgeStrategic Thinking and ability to apply it tacticallyInfluencing, Networking and Partnership buildingProject and Change ManagementClear written, presentational, and verbal communications – making the complex simpleOutcomes focussed approach, underpinned by fact based analysis to generate credible and relevant insightsStrong personal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adopt a partnership approach with senior executives whilst maintaining an independent viewpointSelf-motivated – able to work towards agreed objectives with minimal day-to-day supervisionRemote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleWe 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 [email protected].

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