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Transport Planner (with German)

Location: 

Lodz, PL, 90-530

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 Transport Planner is responsible for executing transport plans in accordance with customer requirements, agreed-upon processes, following high standards of safety, quality and service and resolving any transport-related issues promptly and efficiently. The role of Transport Planner is also management of transportation costs (standard & extra costs) with special focus on productivity projects.

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

 

  • Coordinate SAP orders and loading requests with 4PL and approved carriers
  • Ensure timely unloading appointments and validate 4PL invoices
  • 4PL performance management
  • Issue and manage loading documents and monitor deliveries
  • Handle transport disputes by investigating causes and preparing administrative files
  • Update and maintain performance indicators monthly
  • Conduct transport cost and service quality studies
  • Participate in meetings and tenders to resolve issues and improve processes
  • Transport complaint management
  • Act as Transport SPOC for CCA’s regarding transport issues & changes
  • Support for the Hamburg Cocoa site

 

About You:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Transport, Logistic and Business-related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Transportation and/or Distribution
  • Strong proficiency in English and German – verbal and written
  • Familiarity with Transportation Planning Tools (preferable TMS)
  • Experience in SAP (SAP EWM additional asset)
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Customer focus, flexibility, adaptability
  • Stress-resistant, strong problem solving skills
  • Professional competence in domestic and international transport

 

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

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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