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 Production Planner is responsible for all planning activities prior to the start of production — including material planning, capacity planning and operations scheduling — ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled on time and within agreed lead times. The role requires an end‑to‑end understanding of the business, coordination across multiple stakeholders, and continuous optimization of production resources to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction. They work closely with procurement and provide mutual coverage during absence periods. Key responsibilities: Schedule production orders based on lead times, capacities, efficiencies, available materials and workforce. Plan and control order releases, inventory levels and safety stocks in collaboration with Purchasing. Provide accurate input for capacity planning and maintain planning parameters (MRP/MPS). Communicate planning status and disruptions to Customer Care, Purchasing, supervisors and operators. Coordinate with subcontractors regarding products, deliveries, transportation and inventory. Reschedule open orders when needed and solve material shortage issues proactively. Join daily production meetings and ensure smooth flow of materials through all processes. Analyze and revise planning factors regularly with Master Data. Bachelor's degree or equivalent through combined education and experience. Strong knowledge of Excel and ERP systems; Business Central experience highly preferred. Good level of English; basic French is an asset. Analytical and structured mindset, with strong problem‑solving abilities. Strong communication skills — clear, frequent and open communication style. Customer‑centric approach and positive attitude. Proactive, assertive, able to work both independently and in a team. Capable of handling stress, resolving conflicts and adapting to new ideas. End‑to‑end mindset — understands machine capabilities, ERP flows and customer requirements. 26 days of annual leave. Flexible working hours — start between 7:30 and 9:00, working 7h48 per day. Meal allowance — €10/day. Transport allowance Bicycle allowance — €0.37/km. Group insurance ensuring long‑term financial protection. Health insurance for you and your family. Dental care for you and your fami... Conflict Management, Problem Management, Capacity Planning, Physical inventory, Delivery, Customer orders, Business, Stocks, MPS, Customer Experience, Master Data, Asset, Open communication, Stakeholders, Transport, Procurement, Coordination, Materials Planning, Planning, Communication, Business Central, Optimization, Health & Safety, Communication Style, Production orders, Assertiveness, Proactivity, Production, MS Excel, Purchasing, Lead Times, Proactivity, Activity Planning, Education, End to End, Customer Service, Customer Oriented Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be!
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