Main Purpose of the role

At Perfetti Van Melle we're all about creating sweeter moments for all! We are the world's second largest Sugar Confectionery company - an Italian family-owned business formed over 120 years ago. It has continuously grown and innovated to be the company it is today, with over 18,000 people across 38 operating companies, and products enjoyed in over 150 countries.

Our colleagues in the Supply Planning team of the European Plan & Deliver CoE are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our products every single day.

You’ll manage the end-to-end supply process for internal suppliers. You’ll ensure the accuracy of orders, maintain supply parameters, and continuously monitor production and delivery plans to guarantee service level and stock coverage targets are met.

What you will do

• Take ownership of S/4-related workflows and system processes, proactively identifying and resolving issues, improving data flows, and working closely with IT and key users to fix bugs and enhance planning effectiveness.
• Management of internal and external suppliers: monitoring production and delivery plans, maintaining purchase orders, and ensuring supply continuity.
• Alignment with Marketing to ensure project timelines and communication of obsolescence related to product phase-outs.
• Support local Supply Planning teams on issues related to service levels;
• Stock coverage, and critical code communications;
• Define, test, and update MRP parameters for materials to ensure planning accuracy;
• Support Customer Service, Finance, and Sales teams regarding service level and stock coverage;
• Prepare and share a weekly supply report highlighting at-risk products and upcoming supply issues.

Our Perfect Candidate

• 5 years experience as Supply Planner in FMCG industry;
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of SAP HANA (especially MM and PP modules)
• Data analysis skills, advanced Excel (Power Query, nested functions); PowerBI and Datalake
• Basic knowledge of MS PBI
• Experience with database tools (examples: Angles for SAP, SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office, OLAP cube)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with speed and accuracy
• Professional proficiency in English

The position offers a gross annual salary of €60,000. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis.

At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.