Raw Materials and Finished Goods Planner

Raw Materials and Finished Goods Planner

Location:

Brantford, ON, CA, N3V 0A8

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

Responsible for the planning and forecasting of activities related to in house production. Optimize constraints, work with the internal team as well as all Supply Chain members on planned capacity. Maximize resources and minimize inventory, maintain a high delivery performance. Coordinating activities between customer service, Subcontractor, Barry Callebaut (BC) planning teams and transportation of all activities. Is cognizant and understanding of food safety and ensures, along with BC QA that all these expectations are met.

Responsible for the Planning flows and is alert when changes happen planned or unplanned by scheduling finished goods, semi-finished products, raw materials and packaging. Releases raw materials and packaging from our contracted suppliers. Systems are used and data is the key to making proper decisions. Demonstrate ownership of all planning activities and assist with innovation/new partner/new projects.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily line schedules and material flows, ensuring smooth coordination across the BC network.
• Maintain strong cross‑functional collaboration to align planning with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage material deliveries to maximize OTIF performance.
• Convert mid‑term plans into daily schedules and support team execution.
• Provide accurate product availability dates to sales and customer service.
• Record, communicate, and follow up on non‑conforming products in SAP.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory activities to meet year‑end targets.
• Report quality issues to BC and third‑party QA teams and escalate supplier issues to sourcing.
• Manage internal and external product returns and keep sourcing or planning updated on changes.
• Participate in planning meetings, coordinate overtime when needed, and communicate relevant updates across customer service, traffic, quality, and production.

About you

• Associates degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in a food environment.
• Experience working in SAP and MRP, as well as proven math skill.
• Computer Skills (Proficient use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, SAP, VMware)
• Detail & results oriented
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, managing many moving pieces and wearing many different ‘hats’
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Works well in a team as well as independently
• Ability to evaluate priorities and react as issues arise

Careers fueling the world’s best chocolate!
The base rate of pay for this role is $64,000 to $78,000/yearly CAD. This salary represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. Salary will vary based on knowledge, skills and abilities.
In addition to rate of pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Barry Callebaut can offer you a challenging and dynamic international environment that includes a broad range of opportunities for personal growth and development. Apply for one of our interesting positions and start a great career in the wonderful world of CHOCOLATE. Barry Callebaut is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented…