Planner, Production

$2,000 New Hire Bonus.

Relocation reimbursement packages for this position!

POSITION TITLE: Production Planner

REPORTING TO:  Planning Manager

LOCATION: St. Albans, VT

About the role: 

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which 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.
 

This position is responsible for scheduling finished goods and semi-finished products.  Release raw materials and packaging from our contracted suppliers

SHIFT HOURS:  Tuesday thru Friday with weekend and vacation coverage.  Three(3) days on site, one(1) day remote. 

Key responsibilities include: 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Establish, coordinate and organize short-term needs for the production lines 
• Organize and coordinate the replenishment of product needed between each site
• Work with project coordinator on rework projects
• Evaluate position and adjust schedule to accommodate chocolate reception, line capacity and customer demand
• Respond and commit product availability date for various customers
• Work with and communicate closely with customer service and traffic to inform them of any relevant changes
• Enter, communicate and follow up on all non-conformances via SAP
• Manage and use MRP
• Maintain material master for MRP  views
• Manage inventory levels and safety stocks
• Follow up on a daily basis with production to ensure that the schedule is followed
• Challenge the production department as needed
• Release raw material and packaging purchase orders to our suppliers
• Follow up deliveries of raw material and packaging purchase orders
• Inform and communicate to the purchasing director any issues with suppliers

• Work closely with capacity analyst and the central planning team, on demand changes, supply issues and open capacity
• Prepare/coordinate weekly meetings with customers, sales, and other departments
• Process and manage the return of product to the supplier, following the buyer’s decision
• Assist Material Planning Manager with inventory
• Communicate with purchasing any sudden changes in demand
• Cross train team members
• Participate in operation/site projects
• Recommend overtime to production as needed

About you:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree or equivalent work experience, required
• Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills, required
• Excel, SAP, and MRP experience, preferred
• Good math skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Long periods of computer usage; finger dexterity and hand movement for use of keyboard and mouse, repetitive motion 
• Noise level in manufacturing facility can exceed .85 decibels

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, 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.