Perfetti Van Melle is hiring a Supply Planner

Perfetti Van Melle is hiring a Supply Planner to support and enhance our Planning group for US and Canadian businesses. In this role, you will manage the supply planning of imported and domestic products within your business segment, utilizing SAP/ERP systems. You will be a key collaborator, working closely with demand forecasting, sales, marketing, finance, and supplying plants to drive production requirements and help bring sweetness to our candy-loving community.

What You'll Do

• Analyze consumption vs. forecast to maintain satisfactory service levels while meeting inventory targets.
• Work closely with sales and marketing departments to manage aggressive new product pipelines.
• Make appropriate changes to maintain delivery schedules as commercial and production requirements change.
• Lead the Demand Alignment component of the Sales & Operations Planning process for your business segment, ensuring functional alignment to deliver robust operational, supply, and innovation execution plans.
• Work closely with global PVM plants and local third-party plants to replenish everyday items and manage new item launches.
• Demonstrate leadership and people development skills with a desire to grow as a leader in the organization.
• Influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization and across geographies.

What We're Looking For

• Requires a BA/BS in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• The ability to contribute to a high-performance organization.
• Ability to influence across diverse levels of an organization and across functions.
• Financial and business literacy coupled with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a simple, cohesive form for effective decision-making.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and navigate across a matrix organization while engaging others to ensure effective solutions are implemented.
• Confidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness, and the ability to adjust to changes.

Nice to Have

• 3–4 years of experience in supply chain, with influence over supply/demand and new product launch in areas like production planning, materials management, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse management.
• Project or program management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross-functional project teams internally or manage across supplier teams externally.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement processes and cultures.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning and New Product Launch processes.

Technical Stack

• SAP/ERP systems

Benefits & Compensation

• A generous PTO package including vacation, wellness, personal, and pay-it-forward time off.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%.
• Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual well-being subsidy.
• 20 weeks maternity & 12 weeks paternity leave options.
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement.
• Tuition-free college program or free continued education (BA, Masters, etc.).
• A modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos).

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable statutorily protected group status under local, state, or federal law.