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Transport Planner

Location: 

San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, MX, 66220

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!
The Transport Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing transportation activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of goods across the supply chain. This role works closely with carriers, warehouses, customer service teams, and internal stakeholders to manage shipment execution, maintain service levels, and proactively resolve transportation issues. The Transport Planner plays a critical role in driving operational efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the transportation function.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Plan and coordinate daily transportation activities, ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of shipments. 
  • Analyze shipment requirements and determine the most efficient transportation solutions while balancing service and cost objectives.
  • Execute transportation planning and shipment tendering processes with approved carriers and logistics providers.
  • Monitor shipment status and proactively address transportation exceptions, delays, and service disruptions.
  • Negotiate spot rates and transportation services to optimize freight costs and capacity utilization.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and visibility throughout the transportation process.
  • Analyze transportation performance metrics and develop corrective actions to improve operational KPIs. 
  • Support transportation-related projects focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and service improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.

 

About you:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, Distribution, or Supply Chain operations.
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Knowledge of transportation regulations, logistics processes, and industry best practices.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Results-oriented mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

 

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • 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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