Inventory management Expert Location: Lodz, Łódzkie, PL, 90-530 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 management of the Cocoa head of supply, the Inventory management expert is in charge of optimizing our finished goods stock levels together with various stakeholders through providing easy readable reporting, powerful insights and strong process management for every S&OE step including stock management. The scope of the position will be all stocks for cocoa product within WE and CEE MEA region – both in cocoa and choco factories. The Inventory management expert will also be a strong analyst for our OTIF performance, working closely with Planning execution manager and cocoa head of supply. Key responsibilities: + Optimize overall inventories and flows within the WE + CEE MEA network + Ensure tracking of our stocks per SKU and storage location – design reporting and views to share with stakeholders + Orchestrate planning / sales / supply communities regarding stock copiloting regarding inventory health + High stocks - drive actions for reduction + Low stocks - assess RCA with planners – anticipate OTIF risks if any and communicate. + Ageing stocks - drive actions with sales to sell + Blocked stocks - work closely with the factories to assess performance and drive reduction + Orchestrates OTA stock management + Coordinate end execute improvement initiatives related to: + Inventory holding and replenishment strategies + Stock Policies (MTS/MTO etc.) + Defining, maintaining & reviewing inventory planning parameters (safety stocks & times, MOQs,) + Owning and driving periodic inventory reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly) + Contributing to inventory budget + Orchestrating communication at all levels + Be responsible of stock target KPIs: volume, DIO, blocked stocks, ageing stocks and be the stock voice in our S&OE meetings drumbeat + Support OTIF performance analysis and improvement roadmap + Analysis of OTIF performance and communication to the supply community + Active contributor in the PRM / OTIF reviews + Key member of OTIF improvement monthly meeting – challenge status quo – drive actions Scope + Cocoa WE + CEE MEA regional scope + Finished products + Execution monitoring focus (0 – 4 months) About you: + Masters Degree preferably in Business or Engineering + > 3 years relevant work experience + > 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management and ideally in Inventory Management + Good understanding of the supply and demand planning processes (forecasting, production planning, etc.) + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and with previous experience with SAP, OMP and other planning software + Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly + Good level of English (writing, reading, speaking and listening) + French / German languages 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. + And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests. + 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. 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. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .