Receptionist

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:

As a Receptionist, you play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of raw materials and chocolate bulk deliveries at the Halle production site. You are responsible for coordinating the loading and unloading of bulk trucks, processing inbound materials and ensuring accurate registration of all transactions in SAP and related systems.

Working closely with logistics, planning and production teams, you help ensure that the right materials are available at the right time while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and hygiene.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily loading and unloading activities for bulk trucks carrying chocolate and raw materials.
• Verify transport documents, Certificates of Analysis and delivery information before processing deliveries.
• Review Certificates of Analysis against Barry Callebaut quality requirements and standards.
• Monitor bulk planning schedules and stay informed about expected deliveries and shipments.
• Review cleaning certificates and previous load information before unloading.
• Verify supplier approval status through approved supplier lists.
• Identify goods correctly and ensure accurate traceability throughout the process.
• Perform SAP transactions and administrative processing related to inbound and outbound movements.
• Escalate quality or operational concerns when deviations occur.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics operations.

About you:

• Fluent in Dutch, French and English; knowledge of German is considered an advantage.
• Experience working with SAP for goods receipt and inventory transactions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Understanding of raw materials, sampling procedures and loading/unloading processes.
• Experience in a bulk transport or logistics environment is preferred.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Stress-resistant and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with a constructive and positive attitude.
• Creative problem-solver with strong organizational skills.

We offer:

• 38 days of annual leave.
• Meal allowance: €10 per worked day.
• Eco-cheques: €250 per year.
• Group insurance (pension & risk coverage).
• Health insurance for you and your family.
• Dental care for you (family coverage available with additional payment).
• A key operational role at one of Barry Callebaut’s strategic production sites.
• An international environment with strong operational ownership and collaboration.
• Real impact on supply continuity, logistics operations and production performance.
• Assurance groupe.

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.