ABOUT THE ROLE

The cocoa sector is evolving very quickly and must integrate new regulations and demands from customers and consumers.

In this context, the Traceability and Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating and organizing all activities related to supply chain traceability, compliance with related local and international regulations (EUDR, ARSS-, monitoring of the certification process and finally, monitoring the migration to the new FARM FORCE platform.

The function will also work closely with the Sustainability and Sourcing departments.

 

KEY RESPONSABILITIES INCLUDE

Traceability

1.1. Operations

· Lead and oversee all activities and deliverables related to traceability in Côte d’Ivoire.

· Ensure all traceability commitments are met in compliance with company and industry standards.

· Monitor and track progress of government traceability systems at the country level.

· Act as the main point of contact for traceability in Côte d’Ivoire.

· Handle ad-hoc traceability data requests from internal teams coming from clients and partners.

1.2. System

· Manage and support the deployment of Farmforce and related systems.

· Contribute to data visualization and reporting for management and external stakeholders in a timely manner

· Insure Data quality and availability

· Optimize traceability systems, provide feedback to IM/IT, and collaborate with the Global Traceability Team.

1.3. People

· Manage the Côte d’Ivoire Traceability team and associated budget.

· Represent Barry Callebaut at GEPEX forums and other industry groups.

 

2. Compliance

2.1. European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

· Lead EUDR compliance initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire.

· Manage the EUDR team in Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring effective operations.

· Serve as the primary advisor and contact for EUDR-related activities in Africa, collaborating with the Global EUDR Team.

· Escalate and troubleshoot issues related to EUDR with senior management at both Africa and Global levels.

2.2. Norm & Certification

· Monitor and track progress of RA certification renewal process, at cocoa suppliers level

· Monitor and track progress of ARSS-1000 implementation

Þ At government level (pilote, audit, …)

Þ At cocoa suppliers level

 

3. Leadership & Team Development

· Champion Barry Callebaut’s core values, leading by example to foster a culture of excellence.

· Build, mentor, and empower a diverse and high-performing team.

· Facilitate training and capacity-building programs to develop team capabilities.

· Set and evaluate performance targets aligned with organizational goals.

 

ABOUT YOU 

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Development Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field. Project management and Business Plan experiences Perfect command in both French and English

Fluency in French and English is mandatory.

3.2. Strong project management and IT deployment skills.

3.3. Proficiency in data analysis and strategic decision-making.

3.4. Exceptional communication skills for diverse audiences.

Travel requirements: Covering different sites across the country and/or internationally; +- 40 % time outside main workplace Others: participation in daily Plant/Team board meeting where applicable 8–10 years of experience in sustainability, traceability, or program management, with expertise in: Agronomy, agriculture, and sustainability topics. Cocoa certification schemes and local/global regulations. Field activities in rural environments. Good knowledge of sustainability regulations and EUDR helpful. Proven track record in team leadership, budgeting, and IT system optimization. Strong experience in data management, traceability, or supply chain roles, preferably in agricultural commodities. Proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Power BI or QGIS is a plus. Work in a multinational environment is a plus Ability and willingness to conduct strategic business thinking Ability to plan, organize and prioritize Ability and willingness to analyze Ability to identify challenges and provide HR solutions and services that serve business objectif. Ability to manage a project from start to finish and independently Ability and willingness to influence all working groups at all hierarchical levels of the organization Ability and willingness to negotiate and resolve complex situations Able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability and willingness to establish excellent working relationships with all stakeholders at all levels, internal and external Ability to coach, train and support employees Ability and willingness to lead and facilitate training, calls, meeting and information and work sessions Ability and willingness to fully understand and operate within a network in a matrix type organization Ability to monitor the Talent market, benchmark, and conduct in-depth discussions within local, regional and international HR working groups