Cocoa Sourcing and Planning Manager / Analyst

BARRY CALLEBAUT COCOA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cocoa sourcing company based in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the sourcing and planning of cocoa beans across APAC factories. This role focuses on building strong supplier partnerships and requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain and commercial roles. Candidates should possess strong data analytics skills and be fluent in English, with additional language skills preferred. The role may involve up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain and commercial roles.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, and preferably a second language.
• Strong understanding of supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and sourcing of cocoa beans for APAC factories.
• Strengthen networks with trade partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across the value chain.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Data analytics skills

Business communication

Fluency in English

Vendor relationship management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

Python

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About the role

Sourcing:

You will be part of the team responsible for sourcing and pricing approximately 150,000 MT of cocoa beans annually (equivalent to over USD 1 billion in spend) across two factories in APAC. This role involves close collaboration with origin sourcing and market research teams to develop and execute strategies that optimise regional profitability.

A key focus will be building and maintaining strategic, long‑term supplier partnerships to ensure continuity of supply. Deep knowledge of origin markets—particularly Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, where BC engages directly with local suppliers—is essential to uphold quality standards and minimise weight losses, both of which directly impact commercial performance and sustainability goals.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in cocoa derivatives trading, including managing order flows and executing trading strategies on the ICE Futures Exchange.

Planning:

You will lead cocoa bean planning across the two APAC factories, working closely with supply chain and production teams to understand operational constraints and ensure timely availability of raw materials to meet customer demand.

In partnership with the Sourcing Director, you will oversee cocoa bean inventory levels and provide critical cost inputs to stakeholders including the Combined Ratio team, Finance Business Partner, and Global Planning (CSD).

You will be responsible for all bean sourcing reporting and active BI dashboards, continuously improving end‑to‑end visibility, generating actionable insights, and driving commercial decisions.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead planning and sourcing of cocoa beans for APAC factories
• Strengthen networks with existing and potential trade partners, focusing on both commercial and innovation opportunities
• Support strategic sourcing, product innovation, and budget analysis projects
• Drive continuous improvement across the end‑to‑end value chain
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time.

About you

• Minimum 5 years of experience across supply chain and commercial roles
• Minimum Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent
• Fluent in written and spoken English, and preferably a second language
• Experience with computer systems like Python, R, Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PBI), SAP
• Good understanding of the challenges in supply chain and manufacturing operations
• Have a good understanding of the commodities market, preferably Agriculture
• Exposure to sustainability‑linked sourcing or supplier engagement is advantageous
• Proficient in business communication across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong data analytics skills: ability to manage, clean, analyse, and visualise large datasets using tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and Excel
• Comfortable working in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments
• Be a good team player with a strong sense of integrity and commitment
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams and external partners
• A passion for leadership and effective communication
• Strong collaboration skills with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset