Supervisor, Inventory

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: Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Inventory Supervisor is responsible for the accounting and accuracy of raw and finished goods inventory, among others. The role ensures compliance with established internal control procedures, accuracy of all data in SAP, and establishes inventory control concepts, best practices, and procedures to advance the department. This person is expected to promote teamwork with other areas such as warehouse, production, quality, etc. Key responsibilities include: Responsible for overseeing the accuracy of all raw material, finished goods, packaging, and rework inventory. Manages accounting of local and external warehouses’ inventory and conducts periodic audits. Develop inventory control methods and procedures that ensure accountability of stocks and minimize losses. Works with the team to conduct daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts at locations in the plant. Complete and supervise inventory changes via SAP. Conduct in-depth research to reconcile inventory discrepancies in SAP and physical inventory to maintain accuracy, including production orders, warehouse movements, and intercompany stock transfers. Conduct corrective actions and provide training or develop procedures in the areas needed. Train/retrain the operators on the proper use of SAP as it pertains to inventory health. Plan and develop training programs for employees. Lead and supervise inventory coordinators. Responsible for ensuring safety policy is adhered to. Committed to providing a safe food product. Must promote a safe working environment and good GMP’s. About you: BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or equivalent. 5+ years of experience in a supervisory leadership role is required. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google apps, with emphasis on Excel. Experience with SAP is required. Data analysis skills are required. Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr