Tactical Planner

About the role:

Under the management of the Tactical Planning Manager, the Tactical Planner will be responsible for developing long-term plans (tactical horizon) for Barry Callebaut European production facilities.  As part of the monthly S&OP process, the tactical planner will optimize profitability by solving imbalances between demand and supply for the European network. Additionally, the tactical planner will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production plans, inventory plans and external supply plans for the tactical horizon that meets the sign off forecast while optimizing the use of shift regimes in the factories, total inventories and backup supply costs
• Assess and proactively solve lost sales resulting from the plans
• Proactively identify and solve supply chain issues
• Bring unsolvable issues to the relevant decision forum (as part of S&OP)
• Follow-up on actions resulting from the S&OP meetings and ensure implementation of decisions impacting supply taken in the S&OP
• Deliver long-term RM requirements, both for Cocoa and non-Cocoa ingredients; Ensure tactical planning alignment with Cocoa and Sourcing (in collaboration with Regional RM planning) 
• Ensure alignment on export plan with other chocolate regions
• Ensure integration/continuity of tactical plan with operational plan; Build bridges with operational team to ensure alignment and adherence to tactical targets and S&OP decisions
• Trigger the production transfer process towards operational planning, to ensure sufficient supply options to absorb volatility in execution, and to foresee BCP options
• Ensure continuous alignment with (/buy-in of) Plants on production volumes, based on agreed planning parameters 🡪 Supply “Sign-off” and facilitate discussions with plants on required shift regimes
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing distribution
• Provide direction/input towards business development team to support the right capacity investment decisions (Capex discussions)
• Prepare and share information on available to sell capacity
• Support pricing with capacity assessment for new significant contract request
• Continuously measure and improve accuracy of tactical plan, through active follow-up of the ‘Adherence-to-plan’ KPI
• Review and update supply network model and processes to ensure cost-efficiency
• Support the yearly budget exercise, coordinating with plant controllers in particular
   

About you:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree, preferably within Business or Engineering
• English fluent
• Experience in production planning
• 5 years experience in supply planning, inventory management, and/or logistics\
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices, specifically the integrated supply planning process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience with SAP and Business Objects
• Previous experience with OMP is a plus
   

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.