Plant Finance Business Partner & Inventory Coordinator

About the role: 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.

The Finance BP CSD & Inventory Coordinator is responsible for both the Controlling and Inventory Coordinator roles at the American Almond facility in Pennsauken, NJ.  The controlling function will provide managers with financial information to enable them to make operational decisions.  This role will also report on evolution versus targets for operation efficiencies, headcount, scrap, rework, material yield, indirect costs, overtime, etc.  The inventory coordinator role will maintain inventory accuracy as well as coordinate all inventory activities with warehousing, production, and quality departments.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Finance business partner to Plant Manager
• Monitor plant performance and perform plant reporting
• Contribute to Sales & Operations process
• Support identification and execution of productivity initiatives
• Maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials, finished products, and rework
• Monthly analysis and follow-up of the budget variances on materials and operating costs
• Organize counts for all material types on hand
• Balance production area
• Partner with others on cost savings initiatives
• Analyze material variances (scrap, rework, yield)
• Profitability analysis, investment analysis, manufacturing cost analysis
• Structure and orientation of the budget process with budget holders
• Short and midterm forecasts
• Efficiency analysis (labor and machines)
• Internal controls
• Investment Proposal

About you:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration and/or Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing preferred)
• Strong management accounting background
• Experience in Inventory Management
• SAP Knowledge
• Experience in budgeting, investment analysis, variance analysis, strategic projects analysis
• Strong presentation & communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong personality and leadership, excellent work ethic, great team spirit
• Strong technical abilities (Excel, Access, Power Point, Lotus Notes)

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays, plus your birthday off
• 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.