Cocoa Scheduler (Lebbeke-Wieze, BE, 9280) presso Barry Callebaut

About the role

Under the management of the Site Supply chain Manager, the Cocoa Production planner / scheduler will be responsible for developing the production plan for a horizon of 7 weeks for the liquor production lines in Wieze. The cocoa production planner / scheduler will work closely with the OPR supply planner as well as the operations department to adjust the schedule/plan to the latest production status.  Additionally, the Cocoa Production planner / scheduler will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.

The role involves Cocoa scheduling horizons & reactive planning horizon - Rolling 7 weeks and Cocoa preparation lines in Wieze and the related beans requirements.  

Key responsibilities include

• Responsible for determining demand in cocoa beans and nibs for week 0 to 7 based on the latest Choco plan and the latest stock information
• Responsible for placing, following up and handling purchase orders with our suppliers (external and internal) for beans, nibs and mass.
• Responsible for managing the stock at internal and external warehouses (port of Antwerp, Hamburg) for beans and nibs in order to guarantee sufficient availability as cost efficient as possible
• Responsible for communicating this plan/schedule with the factory
• Prepare tank planning for the scheduling horizon to ensure the right availability for the chocolate production lines
• Member of the "Bean Blend Committee" together with the regional QA lead cocoa, sourcing manager cocoa et al. where monthly the strategy around our gourmet mass and other liquors is reviewed and a new joint optimum is determined between supply chain, quality, availability of beans, R&D needs, legal needs, etc.
• Performing root cause analysis in line stoppages, unanticipated cost impacts and other situations.

About you

• Bachelor Degree, preferably within Business or Engineering
• APIC or related supply chain certification
• Fluent in English and Dutch

• 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
• “Can Do” attitude – Issue solving mindset
• Holistic approach to decision making, taking into account multiple factors and stakeholders