Warehouse Controller

Location: 

Banbury, GB, OX16 3UU

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

 

The Warehouse Controller plays a key role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations. Reporting to the Logistics Lead, this role manages the day‑to‑day relationship with third‑party logistics partners, oversees inventory accuracy, and supports cross‑functional teams with timely data and insights.

 

The role is offered on a Fixed-Term Contract of 12 months as maternity leave cover.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Manage the onsite relationship with Great Bear and act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners
  • Lead RCA investigations and ensure strong stakeholder management across Global Business Services
  • Review GB50 inbound and outbound forecasts and monitor outbound deliveries and transport partners
  • Maintain accurate inventory, order, and shipment data in WMS/SAP and support the 3PL Inventory Controller
  • Generate and distribute operational reports and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Oversee inventory turnover, minimise excess/obsolete stock, and reinforce SAP processes (dispatch, picking, transport master data)
  • Coordinate Manage Orders (MO) spreadsheet and solid sheet with Customer Service & Ralph Davies International and manage export documentation for solid export

 

ABOUT YOU

 

  • 3+ years’ experience in a similar role or broader Supply Chain functions, FMCG industry experience is a plus
  • Good working knowledge of WMS and SAP, plus experience collaborating with 3PL partners
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with OMP or other production‑planning tools
  • Solid understanding of warehouse operations, compliance, and inventory control with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management abilities across diverse cultures
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team
  • Flexibility to work at least 3 days per week on‑site, with travel to UK & Western Europe as required

 

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 information here.

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