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Barry Callebaut sponsors E-3 visas for Australian professionals in food science, product development, and technical operations roles. The company's global cocoa and chocolate manufacturing footprint means sponsorship is tied to specialized functions rather than broad hiring, so targeting the right team matters.
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Manager, Position Management Trading & Sourcing
Location: Chicago, US, 60654
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:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while outperforming its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values and of course loving chocolate.
The Manager, Cocoa Position Management provides critical support to the Cocoa Trading & Sourcing Desk by ensuring accurate position management, daily P&L validation, exposure monitoring, risk reporting, and seamless coordination between Trading, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Risk and other departments. This role safeguards the integrity of the daily risk and physical positions, strengthens internal controls, and enables fast, informed decision-making in a dynamic commodity environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Position Management
- Monitoring and managing daily cocoa positions (flat price, differentials, arbitrage)
- Run exposure reports intra-day, and hedging of position via physical purchases and futures
- Pricing of inter-company flows and creating purchase contracts and futures/FX transactions in the trading system
- Reconcile trade details between traders, brokers, suppliers, and customers
- Validation of daily contract book, investigating discrepancies and escalate material issues to Cocoa Traders and Director, Trading & Sourcing, and/or Risk Management
- Monitor physical and futures positions and ensure adherence to Group risk limits
- Coordinate with Treasury on margin calls and cash requirements
- Weekly updates of bean and product buying plans
- Maintain strong relationships and collaborate closely with Traders, Pricing, Risk Management and Treasury Team
Contract Management and Contract Execution
- Monthly contract reconciliation inter-company and Third-Party suppliers with follow up in case of discrepancies
- Procurement planning and product coverage analysis for liquor, powder, cake and butter based on existing portfolio and budgeted requirements
- Ensure local planners have contracts available to fulfill raw material requirements for plants
- Collaborate with Logistics Analysts and Planning on shipment execution, contract washouts, amendments and pricing events
- Own the claim management process for cocoa solids, i.e. cake. Support team and back-up for other cocoa product claims
- Establish effective relationship and collaboration with Local and Global Planning Teams as well as Plants and Finance Business Partner
Other
- Monitor and build understanding for cocoa market developments
- Prepare reports about cocoa bean and cocoa product usage for better purchasing decisions
- Maintain master data accuracy (counterparties, materials, pricing structures)
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Fluent in English, Spanish is a plus
- 8-10 years of experience in Traffic, Logistics, Pricing, Risk or other Commodity Trading Operations or Procurement function (cocoa, softs, agri-commodities, or relevant physical markets preferred)
- Familiarity with commodity trading concepts: P&L, futures, hedging, mark-to-market, exposure management
- Experience managing or working with financial reports and data
- Working knowledge of SAP, database management, Power BI
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic trading environment with exceptional time management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across commercial and operational teams
- Proactive mindset with willingness to challenge discrepancies and propose improvements and solutions
- Inquisitive and eager to learn
- Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders in complex matrix organization
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
- Salary Range of $100,000 - $120,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, flex days, plus your birthday off
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
- Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
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.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation requirements
Barry Callebaut's E-3 roles in food science and product development require a directly related degree. Pull the job's SOC code and cross-reference it in O*NET to confirm your degree field supports a specialty occupation classification before applying.
Target technical and R&D teams specifically
Barry Callebaut's sponsorship activity concentrates in technical functions like food technology, quality assurance, and flavor development. Applying to corporate generalist or commercial roles makes sponsorship less likely, so filter your search accordingly.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your E-3 offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor Barry Callebaut is required to meet.
Raise E-3 sponsorship early in recruiter conversations
Barry Callebaut operates across multiple U.S. manufacturing and corporate sites. Ask the recruiter which entity would be your legal employer and confirm that site has processed E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship before, so there are no surprises at the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to handle the LCA and filing paperwork
Once Barry Callebaut extends an offer, the employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate manages that filing and the full E-3 application process at a flat fee, keeping the timeline predictable.
Book your consulate appointment as soon as the LCA is certified
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. Schedule your consulate interview at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth immediately after certification, since appointment slots can be several weeks out and delay your start date.
Barry Callebaut E-3 Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Barry Callebaut sponsor E-3 visas?
Yes, Barry Callebaut does sponsor E-3 visas for Australian professionals. Sponsorship is concentrated in technical and scientific functions such as food technology, quality assurance, and product development, where roles meet the specialty occupation standard that the E-3 requires. General commercial or administrative positions are less commonly sponsored.
Which roles and departments at Barry Callebaut typically receive E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship at Barry Callebaut is most consistent in food science, R&D, quality systems, and process engineering functions. These roles require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, satisfying the specialty occupation requirement that USCIS uses to assess E-3 eligibility. Operations and supply chain roles with a technical focus can also qualify depending on the specific job duties.
How do I navigate the E-3 application process at Barry Callebaut?
After Barry Callebaut extends an offer, the company files a Labor Condition Application with DOL. Once that's certified, you complete the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and attend a consulate interview in Australia. USCIS is not involved in standard E-3 consular processing. Migrate Mate can manage the LCA filing and application preparation if you want support through the process.
How long does E-3 sponsorship take at Barry Callebaut?
The DOL typically certifies the Labor Condition Application within seven business days. From there, your timeline depends on consulate appointment availability at Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth, which can range from a couple of weeks to over a month. Building four to six weeks between your offer acceptance and intended start date gives reasonable buffer for most applicants.
How do I strengthen my E-3 application for a Barry Callebaut role?
Confirm that your degree field directly corresponds to the role's SOC code using O*NET before applying. During the offer stage, ask Barry Callebaut's HR team which legal entity will sponsor you and whether they've processed E-3 petitions at that site before. Having a clear degree-to-role connection and an employer experienced with the process significantly reduces the risk of complications at the consulate.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 sponsorship at Barry Callebaut?
E-3 employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, determined when they file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, ensuring Australian hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.