Tactical Planner

Key responsibilities:

Manage the Global Cocoa production plan considering 5 Regions and for about 1200kmt of cocoa products, as well as the external supply plan for the tactical horizon (5 to 24 months), in line with the latest demand forecast, 3rd parties & Choco. Support the monthly preparation for Pre S&OP and PS&OP meetings, highlight assumptions taken in the plan, changes, drivers, risks and opportunities. Support S&Ds for strategic cocoa products such as Bensdorp components and liquor for chocolate.  Apply the Global Cocoa inventory target needed (+200kmt of cocoa products) with the agreed balance between availability risks and working capital. Collaborate with regional chocolate tactical planners and with purchasing teams to build alternative scenarios to solve tactical supply issues Collaborate continuously with the Regional Cocoa planning teams to improve the consistency between operational plans and long-term plans, and evaluate assumption changes for the tactical plan. Make the link between the Regions and CP, follow the product flows vs budget, address deviation and correct as needed, analyze opportunities and propose changes (Golden Rule tracking). Perform ad hoc analysis to support decision making and tender processes when several options are identified Support the annual Budget planning process, liaise with the relevant stakeholders (Demand planners, Head of the Regions, Plants, OSCO Finance, Regional Planning and Sourcing teams, etc) to ensure on time and full delivery.  Identify opportunities to continuously improve the supply chain processes and support initiatives as needed. Long term planning of global customers’ accounts such as Lindt, Mondelez, etc and/or global products such as HFC, Ruby, etc.

About you:

Bachelor’s degree in economics or equivalent. 1-2 years of professional experience in an equivalent Planning function. OMP (Planning tool) and Excel proficiency. Facility to navigate with several IT platforms (SAP, APO…). APICS certification (Supply Chain certification), and/or supply chain education. English proficiency, other languages highly valued. Highly analytical, able to read a complex data.

We offer:

Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. Annual bonus based on your work results. Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. Group life insurance. Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. Chocolate Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs. Sport @work? Sure We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. We like to party as much as we like chocolate We have integration budgets we can use for team events. Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.

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