CI Specialist, Data Exception Handling Location: Hyderabad, TG, IN, 5000019 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 + The new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) ensures that seven commodity products, including cocoa and palm oil, are no longer sold in the EU if sourced from areas affected by deforestation or forest degradation practices. + As a DDS Continuous Improvement specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring Barry Callebaut's compliance with the EUDR by improving the Due Diligence Statement (DDS) reporting process. You will lead efforts to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall performance of the EU Deforestation data exception handling team. Your primary focus is on analyzing and improving existing processes, internal interactions and escalation flows within the company to optimize operations and increase the productivity of the EU Deforestation data exception handling team. Key responsibilities include + Data Analysis: analyze performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct root cause analysis to address underlying issues + Best practices: stay updated on the EU Deforestation Regulation and its operational impact, implement industry best practices + Process improvement: identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, develop and implement strategies for process optimization + Collaboration: work with cross-functional teams to align improvement efforts, engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels + Change management: lead change initiatives, provide training and coaching on new processes and tools, monitor and assess the effectiveness of implemented changes + Travel requirements: 15% About you + University degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field + 7-10+ years of experience in leading operational teams or managing projects in the areas of process streamlining and data cleansing + Familiar with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Certified Continuous Improvement Professional,...) + Excellent problem-solving skills + Proven track record in leading change + Ability to operate in a multicultural environment + Excellent communication skills both written and oral + Fluent knowledge of English + Proficient in MS Office Suite + Proficient in data visualization tools and software, such as Excel and Power BI + Ability to work with large datasets and perform data cleansing and transformation 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) .