Logistics Supervisor

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Learning & development opportunities

Supportive, people‑focused culture

Internal mobility opportunities

Access to digital learning platforms

Job summary

A leading international chocolate manufacturer is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to manage logistics operations in Turkey. Responsibilities include overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, managing logistics service providers, and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years of logistics experience, and be fluent in English. The role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of logistics experience required.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of logistics terminology and processes.
• Solid understanding of logistics terminology and processes.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day logistics operations including inbound, outbound and inter-site processes.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and manage supplier performance.
• Coordinate transport planning for solid and liquid products.
• Coordinate transport planning for solid and liquid products between factory, subcontractors and 3PW; handle exceptions and urgent changes.
• Support and execute refusals, returns and complaints, ensuring SAP steps and documentation are completed.
• Lead or contribute to logistics and efficiency projects improving cost, performance and network flows.
• Secure full compliance with food safety, HSE and legal regulations, participating in audits.
• Manage data, reporting and analysis for warehousing, transportation and freight pricing.
• Participate in tender processes for logistics and warehouse providers, including selection and onboarding.

Skills

SAP knowledge

MS Office skills

Analytical skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP (ERP)

MS Office

Job description

About the role

The Logistics Supervisor plays a central role in the Turkish TIGA Cluster Supply Chain operations, ensuring the efficient management of inbound, outbound, and inter‑site logistics processes. This role oversees 3rd Party Warehouse (3PW) operations, transport planning for solid and liquid goods, inventory accuracy, supplier performance management, and compliance with quality, food safety, and legal standards. It requires strong coordination with Customer Care, Planning, Quality, Production, Finance, and various Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day 3rd Party Warehouse (3PW) and transport operations to ensure smooth inbound, outbound and inter‑site logistics flows.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, including stock counts, corrections, scrapping processes, and alignment with SAP.
• Manage LSP (Logistics Service Provider) performance, including KPIs, audits, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate transport planning for solid and liquid products between factory, subcontractors and 3PW; handle exceptions and urgent changes.
• Support and execute refusals, returns and complaints, ensuring all SAP steps and documentation are completed.
• Lead or contribute to logistics and efficiency projects improving cost, performance and network flows.
• Secure full compliance with food safety, HSE and legal regulations, participating in internal and external audits.
• Manage data, reporting and analysis for warehousing, transportation and freight pricing to support supply chain decisions.
• Participate in tender processes for logistics and warehouse providers, including selection, onboarding and transition.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (ERP) and MS Office tools.
• Solid understanding of logistics terminology and transportation/warehousing processes.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Team‑oriented with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

We offer

• Employment in a dynamic and growing international company — the world’s leading chocolate and cocoa manufacturer.
• Private health insurance for the employee.
• Hybrid working model aligned to business needs.
• Learning & development opportunities plus access to digital learning platforms.
• Supportive, people‑focused culture with employee initiatives and events.
• Internal mobility opportunities across Barry Callebaut global network.
• And of course — chocolate, all year long.