Logistics Tower Lead

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Łódź is seeking a Logistics Tower Lead to oversee transportation and logistics operations across the EMEA region. This pivotal role involves leading a team, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring safety and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in logistics, preferably in the food manufacturing industry. Competitive benefits and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on work results

Lunch card for groceries and restaurants

Private medical care

Fit Profit sports card

Cafeteria Program

Group life insurance

Hybrid working model

Free legal consultations

Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies

Special discounts on products

Relax zone with amenities

Integration budgets for team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation and distribution, ideally in a global environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the end-to-end transportation of materials across the supply chain.
• Lead and develop a team of about 30 FTEs.
• Analyze metrics to implement corrective actions and improve KPIs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of logistics processes

Supervisory experience

Strategic thinking

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

MS Office tools

Job description

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world 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. 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 Logistics Tower Lead is a pivotal role within our Global Business Services (GBS) organization, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end‑to‑end transportation of both liquids and solid materials across our global supply chain network. This strategic leadership position drives operational excellence, fosters innovation, and ensures the highest standards of safety and compliance while contributing to the overall success of our business.
You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. This role oversees logistics operations for the EMEA region and leads a team of approximately 30 FTEs across Liquid Planning, Solid Planning, and Logistics CI functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and oversee the transport team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Actively support career development within Logistics GBS teams.
• Guide team members in resolving service disruptions and exceptions.
• Determine optimal equipment utilization for shipments, balancing cost and service requirements.
• Support shipment tendering and manage spot pricing with service providers.
• Monitor daily shipments to meet pickup and delivery schedules.
• Analyze weekly/monthly metrics to implement proactive corrective actions and improve KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders; act as point of contact and escalation for logistics senior management.
• Manage transition activities, supporting the build‑up of the GBS Logistics Team in alignment with the CSD GBS Lead.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Logistics GBS towards Global/Regional Leadership and GBS CSD Lead during and post‑transition.
• Lead and participate in annual continuous improvement projects related to transport activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve logistics systems, tools, and processes.

About you:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, or a related field.
• You have 5+ years of experience in transportation and distribution, ideally within a global environment.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You bring strong knowledge of logistics processes, including shipment tendering, equipment selection, and cost optimization.
• You are familiar with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and proficient in MS Office tools.
• You have supervisory experience and a proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.
• You demonstrate strategic thinking, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• You excel in communication and stakeholder management, with experience in international contexts.
• You are results‑driven, resilient, and capable of driving change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

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.