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Supervisor, Inventory

Location: 

Eddystone, PA, US, PA 19022

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 Inventory Supervisor is responsible for the accounting and accuracy of raw and finished goods inventory. The role ensures compliance with established internal control procedures, maintains the accuracy of all data in SAP, and implements inventory control concepts, best practices, and procedures to advance the department. The Inventory Supervisor is also expected to promote teamwork and collaboration with other areas, such as the warehouse, production, and quality. 

 

Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Some weekends during the year due to cycle counts.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Oversee the accuracy of raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and rework inventory.
  • Manage accounting for local and external warehouse inventories and conduct periodic audits.
  • Develop and implement inventory control methods and procedures to ensure accountability and minimize losses.
  • Lead daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts across plant locations.
  • Supervise and complete inventory adjustments in SAP.
  • Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies between SAP and physical counts, including production orders, warehouse movements, and intercompany transfers.
  • Implement corrective actions and provide training or updated procedures where needed.
  • Train and retrain operators on proper SAP use to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Lead and supervise inventory coordinators while planning training programs for employees.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies, GMPs, and commitment to safe food products.

 

About you:

 

  • BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry; food manufacturing experience is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
  • ERP or related system experience required; SAP experience preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills.

 

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.

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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