Raw Materials Call Off Planner

Barry Callebaut Deutschland GmbH; Wieze; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Belgium is seeking a Raw Material Call Off Planner to efficiently manage the ordering of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, speak Dutch and English fluently, and possess 2 to 3 years of supply planning experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers, maintaining order accuracy, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Join us in shaping a sustainable future in the cocoa and chocolate industry.

Prestations

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in supply planning.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.

Responsabilités

• Place orders for raw materials to ensure production schedule.
• Maintain and adjust raw material orders as necessary.
• Collaborate with production schedulers to handle shortages.

Connaissances

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Formation

Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering

Outils

SAP

OMP

Business Objects

Description du poste

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

Under the management of the Site Supply Chain Manager, the Raw Material Call Off Planner will be responsible for the ordering of raw materials to be delivered at the site, e.g. packed raw materials ordered from the warehouse to the site and bulk raw materials ordered from the supplier to the site. The Raw Material Call Off Planner will work closely with the Master planners as well as the production schedulers. Additionally, the Raw Material Call Off Planner will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

• Place orders for raw materials towards the warehouse (for packed) & the supplier (for bulk) to ensure proper execution of the production schedule/plan
• Maintain raw material orders in case of adjustment in the schedule and communicate those changes with the relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with production schedulers in case of RM shortage or delay in the delivery from supplier
• Ensure correctness of raw material lead‑times and ensure that orders are placed within the agreed lead‑times by continuously checking master data
• Coordinate with regional RM planners & the sourcing team in case of missing contracts at suppliers. Perform jointly a root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to avoid this from happening
• Prepare tank planning for the short term horizon and communicate unloading plan to operations
• Ensure compliance with the QA and safety regulations
• Ensure that the stock of RM does not exceed the available space assigned for it in the factory
• Follow up and approve invoices from external suppliers, especially regarding waiting costs
• Perform root cause analysis for line stoppages, unanticipated cost impacts and other situations linked to RAW material availability
• Collaborate as Supply Chain representative in the assigned projects
• Use MRP from system to prepare call offs
• Align with cocoa via OMP to perform internal call offs
• Install bi weekly calls with suppliers to proactively follow up on potential supply constraints
• Develop & Manage KPIs for order changes towards and by suppliers
• Supplier evaluation via KPI follow up
• Lead & manage the slot booking tool for your SKUs to reduce waiting times and have a better follow‑up on waiting costs
• Support on weekly local S&OE
• NCR preparation & follow up for your SKUs
• Lead stock reconciliation for both bulk and palletised goods
• Prepare details on cost impact with reasons after stock reconciliation

About you

• Bachelor Degree, preferably within Business or Engineering
• Dutch speaker and fluent in English
• 2 to 3 years experience in supply planning
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, specifically the integrated supply planning process.
• Good understanding of the other supply planning processes focused on distribution requirements planning, raw materials planning, and scheduling
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Previous experience with SAP, OMP and Business Objects
• Process Oriented
• Within the site supply planning team you are able to engage, negotiate and influence
• Excel in time management in order to drive the business and achieve your goals
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
• Ability to independently make key operational decisions on a daily basis
• "Can Do" attitude – Issue solving mindset
• Holistic approach to decision making, taking into account multiple factors and stakeholders

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.