Manager, Supply Chain Excellence

About The Role

Manager, SC Excellence plays a critical role in driving the operational excellence and efficiency of Barry Callebaut's Supply Chain. This position is vital for the successful implementation of standardized processes, best practices, and tools in alignment with the company's Supply Chain strategy. The role requires a combination of technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and exceptional leadership abilities to enhance service levels, digitalize processes, and meet local process requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy standardized processes, best practices, and tools in alignment with Barry Callebaut's Supply Chain strategy, achieving harmony between enhancing service levels, digitalizing processes, and meeting local process requirements.
• Pilot and evaluate new practices through collaborations with internal teams and external partners, using data-driven analysis to refine and implement effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional excellence teams to ensure consistency and seamless end-to-end alignment across the supply chain to integrate best practices, maintain uniform standards, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Implement and publish standardized KPIs to measure and monitor supply chain performance, ensuring alignment with organizational concepts and goals, facilitating data-driven decision-making for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement teams to address complex challenges and drive holistic improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Mandatory - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Mandatory - Certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), Kaizen, or similar.
• Nice to have - Post graduate or MBA or MD in MBA in Project Management / Strategic Management / Business Management.
• Nice to have - Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage changes in a complex environment.
• Min 10+ years of overall experience including 5+ years of relevant domain experience in industry.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.
• Critical thinking, ability to spot trends and work with large data sets.
• Problem-solving abilities to develop innovative solutions to supply chain challenges.
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Change management expertise to guide the organization through transitions smoothly.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of supply chain management software and systems to streamline and enhance processes.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to supply chain management.
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs for continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Salary Range of $110,000 - $125,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package. MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays. Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment. An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 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 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.