About the role:

Under the management of the Tactical Planning Manager, the Tactical Planner will be responsible for developing long-term plans (tactical horizon) for Barry Callebaut European production facilities.  As part of the monthly S&OP process, the tactical planner will optimize profitability by solving imbalances between demand and supply for the European network. Additionally, the tactical planner will participate in key initiatives and projects to support continuous improvement.

 

Key responsibilities:

Develop and maintain production plans, inventory plans and external supply plans for the tactical horizon that meets the sign off forecast while optimizing the use of shift regimes in the factories, total inventories and backup supply costs Assess and proactively solve lost sales resulting from the plans Proactively identify and solve supply chain issues Bring unsolvable issues to the relevant decision forum (as part of S&OP) Follow-up on actions resulting from the S&OP meetings and ensure implementation of decisions impacting supply taken in the S&OP Deliver long-term RM requirements, both for Cocoa and non-Cocoa ingredients; Ensure tactical planning alignment with Cocoa and Sourcing (in collaboration with Regional RM planning)  Ensure alignment on export plan with other chocolate regions Ensure integration/continuity of tactical plan with operational plan; Build bridges with operational team to ensure alignment and adherence to tactical targets and S&OP decisions Trigger the production transfer process towards operational planning, to ensure sufficient supply options to absorb volatility in execution, and to foresee BCP options Ensure continuous alignment with (/buy-in of) Plants on production volumes, based on agreed planning parameters