Manager, Warehouse & Logistics

POSITION TITLE:  Warehouse/Logistics Manager

REPORTING TO: Site Manager

LOCATION: American Canyon

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

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 59 production facilities worldwide selling in 140 countries and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of over 11,500 people.

The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants, and caterers.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary:

Manages all activities related to Warehouse and Transportation. Develop logistics strategy to facilitate the cost-effective flow of merchandise from suppliers to customers. Oversees Warehouse Leads, Inventory Supervisor and Traffic Coordinator.

Essential Functions:

Supervision:

• Provide direction and support for all teams, (warehouse/ traffic/ inventory coordinator).
• Team’s Training & Development.
• Reinforce company policies (Food & EE safety, Quality, Regulatory, Disciplinary, GMPs).

Warehouse/Traffic Management:

• Coordinate all warehousing activities with the following functions: Traffic, Production, and QA.
• Ensure that incoming material is inspected for conformity with order specifications and checked for defects.
• Ensure all activities concerning replenishment, handling and warehousing of the raw materials, packaging supplies & finish goods are properly done.
• Manage warehouse employee’s tasks to ensure adherence to daily in/out bound transportation schedule & receipt of goods.
• Monitor warehouse material movement transactions to ensure proper recording in SAP.
• Optimize floor space utilization.
• Maintain MSS records and warehouse cleanliness to meet BRC standards.
• Ensure conformance of shipment with bill of lading. Validate outbound shipments for quality & accuracy to prevent complaints.
• On time delivery of material to production line.
• Maintain shuttle schedule.
• Communicate with customer service, planning, and production regarding any relevant changes.
• Fleet management.

Inventory Management:

• Supervise inventory accuracy & cycle counts.
• Work directly with finance controller on investigating & balancing MUV.
• Optimize cycle count process.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of raw material, packaging, finished goods, rework.
• Manage inventory levels and safety stocks.
• Report and explain all inventory variances / coordinate the control and variances of inventory differences.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of data/ report and explain inventory variances.
• Direct involvement in compliance audits- mock recalls, inventory audits, semi-annual inventory wall to wall audits.

Finance

• Knows and understands the financial reports related to his or her local activities.
• Works with Regional Supply Chain Manager on the preparation of the labor and expenses budget.
• Explains monthly variances to his or her budget.

General

• Budget adherence (Labor/ Equipment/ Capital).
• Leads and participates in operations/site project teams as required.
• Develops, tracks and publishes weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators.
• Weekly reporting on delivery performance and other corporate accounts activities.
• Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety requirements.
• Responsible and decision maker of all procedures and processes for the local logistics activities.
• Formulate within legal requirements; ensure food safety of all formulations and samples.
• Committed to providing a safe food product.
• Works within all regulatory requirements.
• Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety and food defense requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Work Experience:

• 5+ years in warehouse or logistics operations, ideally in the food manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of SAP and WMS appropriate modules.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel required. ERP or related experience needed, SAP experience is a plus.
• Leadership experience required (supervision/management).
• Strong communication skills & customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and meeting deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and vacation time
• Collaborative atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chocolate
• The ability to grow your career within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• As the Office Administrator, you will gain valuable business experience in a dynamic and positive working environment