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 hybrid work model.

As a Country General Manager Germany at CHEP, you will drive business success in a complex and fast-moving market. You will own the P&L, optimize operations, and lead strategic growth. This role offers a real impact—expanding market presence, ensuring customer satisfaction, and building an engaged workforce. We seek a leader who challenges the status quo, disrupts traditional approaches, and drives meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities may include:

  • Develop and execute growth strategies to expand market share, increase profitability, and defend against competition in alignment with global objectives,
  • Own and manage the P&L for the region, ensuring financial performance targets are met, and driving cost optimization initiatives,
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key market stakeholders, partners, and customers to gain insights, understand needs, and enhance business offerings,
  • Lead the transformation and innovation of business processes to improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage,
  • Foster a culture of customer-centricity at all levels, driving measurable improvements in customer service, retention, and satisfaction,
  • Ensure legal compliance and adherence to group best practices and standards in all business operations and processes,
  • Develop a sustainable talent pipeline, ensuring the ongoing development of high-performing teams to deliver for customers and create an exceptional workplace for employees,
  • Collaborate with global and other regional teams to align strategies and ensure consistent delivery of corporate objectives across the region.

  • Proven success in managing full P&L and delivering strong business results,
  • Experienced leader driving transformation, building strategic relationships, and inspiring teams,
  • Commercially savvy with a customer-first mindset. Balances growth with service excellence,
  • Bold, innovative thinker who challenges convention, embraces change, and drives disruption.

  • Competitive remuneration package incl. annual bonus based on company & personal performance,
  • Company car,
  • Workation options,
  • 30 days of annual leave plus 3.5 additional days for bank and other holidays,
  • Attractive Brambles share programme,
  • Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge),
  • 3 days per annum to use for volunteering projects,
  • Other benefits e.g. Company Bike, Childcare Allowance, Urban Sports Club, Various discounts through Corporate Benefits and more …