Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Scheduler will manage production planning for our Kalmthout facility, optimizing production orders across various lines while considering equipment efficiencies and operational limitations. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with both the production department and the wider planning team to align priorities and develop robust, effective plans. You will also order the necessary liquid chocolates, ensuring that production schedules are aligned with delivery logistics. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in our end-to-end supply chain execution. Join our passionate team in Kalmthout, where we proudly craft delicious chocolate for renowned brands like Veliche and Smet.
Key Accountabilities
1. Develop and manage dynamic production schedules, coordinating all necessary changes to optimize efficiency.
2. Order raw materials and align delivery schedules with the overall production plan.
3. Serve as the primary liaison between the supply planning and production departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment.
4. Assist in setting master production planning, material requirements planning and production scheduling metrics targets.
5. Provide necessary input to supply planner for assigned product or location.
6. Maintain data relevant to master production, production scheduling and material requirements planning activities including planning calendars, material data and location data.
7. Coordinate various administrative tasks supporting the production team.
8. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
9. High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
10. Fluency in Dutch and English
Preferred Qualifications
11. Bachelor's degree
12. Experience in supply chain planning or scheduling
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.