Manager, Warehouse & Logistics
Location:
American Canyon, US, 94503
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!
POSITION TITLE: Warehouse/Logistics Manager
REPORTING TO:Site Manager
LOCATION:American Canyon
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products - from the origination and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations, and compounds. The Group runs more than 59 production facilities worldwide selling in 140 countries and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of over 11,500 people.
The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants, and caterers.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summary:
Manages all activities related to Warehouse and Transportation. Develop logistics strategy to facilitate the cost-effective flow of merchandise from suppliers to customers. Oversees Warehouse Leads, Inventory Supervisor and Traffic Coordinator.
Essential Functions:
Supervision:
Provide direction and support for all teams, (warehouse/ traffic/ inventory coordinator).
Team's Training & Development.
Reinforce company policies (Food & EE safety, Quality, Regulatory, Disciplinary, GMPs).
Warehouse/Traffic Management:
Coordinate all warehousing activities with the following functions: Traffic, Production, and QA.
Ensure that incoming material is inspected for conformity with order specifications and checked for defects.
Ensure all activities concerning replenishment, handling and warehousing of the raw materials, packaging supplies & finish goods are properly done.
Manage warehouse employee's tasks to ensure adherence to daily in/out bound transportation schedule & receipt of goods.
Monitor warehouse material movement transactions to ensure proper recording in SAP.
Optimize floor space utilization.
Maintain MSS records and warehouse cleanliness to meet BRC standards.
Ensure conformance of shipment with bill of lading. Validate outbound shipments for quality & accuracy to prevent complaints.
On time delivery of material to production line.
Maintain shuttle schedule.
Communicate with customer service, planning, and production regarding any relevant changes.
Fleet management.
Inventory Management:
Supervise inventory accuracy & cycle counts.
Work directly with finance controller on investigating & balancing MUV.
Optimize cycle count process.
Ensure inventory accuracy of raw material, packaging, finished goods, rework.
Manage inventory levels and safety stocks.
Report and explain all inventory variances / coordinate the control and variances of inventory differences.
Ensure integrity and accuracy of data/ report and explain inventory variances.
Direct involvement in compliance audits- mock recalls, inventory audits, semi-annual inventory wall to wall audits.
Finance
Knows and understands the financial reports related to his or her local activities.
Works with Regional Supply Chain Manager on the preparation of the labor and expenses budget.
Explains monthly variances to his or her budget.
General
Budget adherence (Labor/ Equipment/ Capital).
Leads and participates in operations/site project teams as required.
Develops, tracks and publishes weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators.
Weekly reporting on delivery performance and other corporate accounts activities.
Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety requirements.
Responsible and decision maker of all procedures and processes for the local logistics activities.
Formulate within legal requirements; ensure food safety of all formulations and samples.
Committed to providing a safe food product.
Works within all regulatory requirements.
Ability to adhere to GMP practices and all other food safety and food defense requirements.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Work Experience:
5+ years in warehouse or logistics operations, ideally in the food manufacturing.
Expert knowledge of SAP and WMS appropriate modules.
Excellent computer skills including Excel required. ERP or related experience needed, SAP experience is a plus.
Leadership experience required (supervision/management).
Strong communication skills & customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and meeting deadlines.
Additional Requirements:
Exceptional communication, problem-solving and organization skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and vacation time
Collaborative atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are passionate about chocolate
The ability to grow your career within an organization that values development and internal career growth
As the Office Administrator, you will gain valuable business experience in a dynamic and positive working environment
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.
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