About the role: 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.
 

Under the management of the Regional Supply Planning Director, the North America Operational Planning Manager for Liquids will be accountable for delivering the Liquids OPR supply plan for the region: ensuring a balanced short and medium-term plan for North America production facilities. This to ensure availability of products serving our customers on time and in full as well as to cover for liquid requirements for molding. He/She will directly lead a team of senior planners.

 

He/she will be responsible for conducting the weekly S&OE process for liquids, working closely with key business stakeholders within and outside of CSD (sales, finance, manufacturing, etc.). He/she will further engage and influence S&OE stakeholders, coordinating follow-up actions and implementing decisions.

 

Additionally, the Operational Planning Manager for liquids will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.

 

Key responsibilities include: 

Lead a team of senior OPR planners to prepare and conduct the liquids piece of the S&OE process for North America. Lead the liquid teams of operational planners to develop an operational supply plan, for TP liquid orders and for molding. Accountable to delivering production plans across sites with optimal use of network, asset utilization, and maximized customer satisfaction Work with the local planning teams to execute the plans prepared by the Supply planning team Drive allocation of production volumes to factories in the network, managing conflicting interests within operations (cost vs service) Shape/confirm factories manning requirements for operational horizon Consolidate and report on regional supply plan Work closely with key customer requirements on stock pre-built for totes (toting plan) Ensure feasibility of the plan regarding downstream constraints and resolve issues in collaboration with sourcing and cocoa Conduct the CSD handshake to ensure alignment across CSD departments Accountable for getting the supply plan approved by the Planning managers at the plants Coordinate resolution of escalated SC gaps in the plan, influencing / convincing stakeholders where required Bring unsolvable issues to the relevant decision forum (as part of S&OE) Responsible to conduct S&OE with the right content to trigger the right actions Follow-up on actions resulting from the S&OE meetings and ensure implementation of decisions impacting supply Challenge and guide the OPR planning team about asset utilization, feasibility of the plan, volume allocation, KPI performance Ensure operational plans are consistent with tactical guidance, and feed tactical manager with operational updates Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics, focused on Liquids OTIF Establish and maintain relationships with production and distribution sites to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality Collaborate as Supply Chain representative in the assigned projects relating to the responsible plants (such as new production lines, new product implementations…) Work closely with the transportation team to assure lanes availability for the supply plans and backups needed. Travel requirements:  20%

 

Scope:

Liquids Operational Planning Horizon 🡪 W2-W17 Regional Chocolate Supply Planning network (CA, US and MX) including supplying Sweets plants Liquid portion of the regional S&OE

 

About you:
 

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field APICS Certification preferred Spanish fluent is a nice to have Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a Supply Chain function, preferably in a manufacturing environment; 3 years of experience in similar position Leadership skills and experience in managing large team, both with direct and indirect reports Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, specifically the integrated supply planning process. Excellent communication and presentation skills Process Oriented Logistics experience is a nice to have Ability to influence/convince multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing) Ability to bring consensus and make decisions “Can Do” attitude – Issue solving mindset Agility / deal with ambiguity and ever-changing context Prioritize to results - ability to identify and focus on the actions that will deliver results Holistic approach to decision making, considering multiple factors and stakeholders

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
 

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Paid time off, plus generous holiday time Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.