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Production Planner

Location: 

Kagerod, SE, 268 77

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

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Kågeröd. In this role, you will be responsible for translating demand requirements into efficient and executable production plans, ensuring optimal use of manufacturing resources while maintaining high service levels.

You will work closely with Central Planning, Production, Logistics, Procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the factory. The role requires strong planning capabilities, analytical thinking, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and align weekly production plans for the Kågeröd factory based on demand requirements from Central Planning.
  • Create, release, and monitor production process orders in SAP.
  • Ensure the availability of all required resources, including production capacity, raw materials, packaging materials, and workforce requirements.
  • Plan and order necessary materials from suppliers to support uninterrupted production.
  • Coordinate production activities while considering tank and silo capacities, inventory levels, and inbound/outbound logistics flows.
  • Monitor and contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators, including: ATS, OTIF, Inventory targets, Cost efficiency
  • Support the optimal utilization of production assets and manufacturing resources.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate regular and cycle stock counts.
  • Identify and proactively resolve planning constraints and supply chain risks.
  • Act as a backup for the Scheduling Optimizer Downstream when required.

 

Your profile

  • Completed commercial apprenticeship, vocational education, or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 4–6 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar supply chain role.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food, ingredients, or FMCG industry.
  • Proven experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP R/3 or similar.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Solid understanding of production planning and inventory management processes.
  • Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Resilient and comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.

 

What we offer

  • The opportunity to join the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products,
  • Health allowance SEK 3000 per year,
  • 25-30 vacation days,
  • Hybrid work set up (depending of the requirements of the role),
  • Bonus opportunities,
  • Access to app KRY – free medical consulting (for employees and their children),
  • Pension & insurances & additional sick leave & parental leave salary according to governmental law and CLA,
  • Fresh fruits, tea and coffee in the office.

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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