Raw Material Planner

With annual sales of CHF 6.7 billion (EUR 6.22 billion / USD 6.91 billion) in fiscal year 2015/16, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products – from the origination and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds. The Group runs more than 50 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of over 9,300 people.

Responsible for converting raw material requisitions into Purchase Orders from contracted suppliers; coordinating logistic activities to deliver and maintain adequate inventory levels for site production needs.

* Manage, use and maintain MRP * Manage inventory levels and safety stocks * Process requirements from planning to meet the raw material demands of the site * Release and follow up on raw materials purchase orders to suppliers * Coordinate with suppliers the required delivery dates or delivery of materials * Coordinate the carriers availability to pick up the materials with corporate transportation department * Review inventory /warehouse space available on site for receiving materials * Maintain updated communication of scheduled receipts with the warehouse and production departments * Follow up with carriers delivering materials * Process service complaints with suppliers * Follow up on quality complaints with suppliers. * Communicate with Planning and Production of any relevant change * Creation of weekly and monthly reports of supplier performance * Administration of external locations if needed * Follow-up to the special needs of plant * Communicate all supplier issues to appropriate Supply Chain manager/ Site Manager * Process and manage the return of product to the supplier after buyer decision * Keep purchasing department informed of any sudden demand changes * Participate in operations/site projects including inventory budgeting * Committed to providing a safe food product * Works within all regulatory requirements * Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety requirements * Perform all other related duties as required * Cross train all team members.

* Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience in manufacturing * Excel, SAP and MRP experience as well as proven math skill. * Teamwork and cooperation - be part of the team and work together for ideas and opinions of planning and decision making. * Flexibility and initiative - Ability to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations. Ability to display proactive reasoning required. * Focus on order, quality and accuracy * Ability to move freely around the entire factory floor.