Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.
Sr. OPR Planner
Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA., Sauk Trail Beach, Wisconsin, United States
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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 Operational Planning Manager, the Senior OPR Planner will be responsible for developing balanced short and medium-term plans for Barry Callebaut European production facilities. To that endeavor, he/she will guide and challenge the GBS OPR planners. As part of the weekly S&OE process, the supply planner will work closely with key business stakeholders to ensure availability of products serving our customer on time and in full at the lowest cost possible. The Senior OPR Planner will support the weekly S&OE process by preparing the needed material (weekly executive meeting), engaging stakeholders, coordinating follow-up actions and implementing decisions. Additionally, the Senior OPR Planner will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.
The scope is Operational Planning Horizon from W2-W17, for 15 chocolate manufacturing sites in Europe.
Key responsibilities include
Consolidate and report on regional supply plan
Prepare for the CSD handshake (pre-S&OE) to ensure alignment across CSD departments
Responsible for getting the supply plan approved by the plant managers
Generate reports to track inventory levels, identify potential supply shortages and check capacity utilization
Proactively identify and resolve supply chain issues, with a focus on network balancing. Identify required back-ups to be executed to resolve overloads or identify the needs for recipe transfers.
Ensure feasibility of the plan regarding downstream constraints and resolve issues in collaboration with the other stakeholders
Bring unsolvable issues to the relevant decision forum (as part of S&OE)
Prepare presentation for 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
Give direction to the GBS OPR planning community as well as the remaining local planning community (e.g. S&OE actions and decisions)
Challenge the GBS OPR planning community (asset utilization, feasibility of the plan, volume allocation, KPI performance, etc.…)
Ensure operational plan is in line with tactical guidance: shift regimes, volume allocation between sites, transfers and investment ramp-up
Ensure the operational plan meets inventory targets and stock build ambitions
Drive regular reviews with local teams on planning parameters to model capacity: OEEs, rates, calendars and maintenance plan
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics
Develop and implement strategies for optimizing inventory levels across warehouses
Review and update supply network model and processes to ensure cost-efficiency
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 or subcontractors (such as new production lines, new product implementations…)
About you
Master’s Degree, preferably within Business or Engineering
APICs or related supply chain certification
> 5 years’ experience in supply planning, purchasing, inventory management and/or logistics
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
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Previous experience with SAP and Business Objects
Previous experience with OMP
Process Oriented
Ability to influence/convince multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing)
“Can Do” attitude – Issue solving mindset
Agility / deal with ambiguity and ever‑changing context
Holistic approach to decision making, considering multiple factors and stakeholders
This role is based in Wieze, Belgium and involves 20% travel
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.
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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 Operational Planning Manager, the Senior OPR Planner will be responsible for developing balanced short and medium-term plans for Barry Callebaut European production facilities. To that endeavor, he/she will guide and challenge the GBS OPR planners. As part of the weekly S&OE process, the supply planner will work closely with key business stakeholders to ensure availability of products serving our customer on time and in full at the lowest cost possible. The Senior OPR Planner will support the weekly S&OE process by preparing the needed material (weekly executive meeting), engaging stakeholders, coordinating follow-up actions and implementing decisions. Additionally, the Senior OPR Planner will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.
The scope is Operational Planning Horizon from W2-W17, for 15 chocolate manufacturing sites in Europe.
Key responsibilities include
Consolidate and report on regional supply plan
Prepare for the CSD handshake (pre-S&OE) to ensure alignment across CSD departments
Responsible for getting the supply plan approved by the plant managers
Generate reports to track inventory levels, identify potential supply shortages and check capacity utilization
Proactively identify and resolve supply chain issues, with a focus on network balancing. Identify required back-ups to be executed to resolve overloads or identify the needs for recipe transfers.
Ensure feasibility of the plan regarding downstream constraints and resolve issues in collaboration with the other stakeholders
Bring unsolvable issues to the relevant decision forum (as part of S&OE)
Prepare presentation for 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
Give direction to the GBS OPR planning community as well as the remaining local planning community (e.g. S&OE actions and decisions)
Challenge the GBS OPR planning community (asset utilization, feasibility of the plan, volume allocation, KPI performance, etc.…)
Ensure operational plan is in line with tactical guidance: shift regimes, volume allocation between sites, transfers and investment ramp-up
Ensure the operational plan meets inventory targets and stock build ambitions
Drive regular reviews with local teams on planning parameters to model capacity: OEEs, rates, calendars and maintenance plan
Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics
Develop and implement strategies for optimizing inventory levels across warehouses
Review and update supply network model and processes to ensure cost-efficiency
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 or subcontractors (such as new production lines, new product implementations…)
About you
Master’s Degree, preferably within Business or Engineering
APICs or related supply chain certification
> 5 years’ experience in supply planning, purchasing, inventory management and/or logistics
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
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Previous experience with SAP and Business Objects
Previous experience with OMP
Process Oriented
Ability to influence/convince multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams (Sales, Finance, Manufacturing)
“Can Do” attitude – Issue solving mindset
Agility / deal with ambiguity and ever‑changing context
Holistic approach to decision making, considering multiple factors and stakeholders
This role is based in Wieze, Belgium and involves 20% travel
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.
If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further informationhere .
Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here .
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