Perfetti Van Melle

Transport Planner

Perfetti Van Melle  •  €32k/yr  •  Lainate, IT (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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 Transport Planner 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.

Ensures timely, cost-effective, and reliable transportation of goods across Europe, translating supply plans into efficient transport execution while collaborating with warehouses, carriers, and customer service teams.

What you will do

  • Plan and schedule transportation activities
  • Coordinate with 3PLs, carriers, customs brokers, and warehouses
  • Optimize transport routes, loads, and costs
  • Monitor transport performance and resolve issues
  • Ensure documentation and compliance (export/import instructions)
  • Collaborate with Supply Planning, Customer Service, and Logistics
  • Contribute to projects and process improvement
  • Support sustainability goals (CO₂ optimization)

Our Perfect Candidate

  • Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Economic fields
  • 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistic, Planning
  • Proficiency in English
  • Experience with TMS (e.g., SAP TM, Oracle TMS)
  • Excel and transport tools knowledge
  • Strong attention to detail and organization
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Knowledge of European transport and Incoterms
  • Familiarity with shipment documentation (export declarations, T1/T2, CMR, packing lists)
  • Understanding of transport cost structures and KPIs
  • Experience with logistics providers

The position offers a gross annual salary starting from €32,000. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis.

Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity.

Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination

Perfetti Van Melle

About Perfetti Van Melle

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.

Employing over 17.000 people and operating 37 companies throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas

The industrial adventure of Perfetti Van Melle began many years ago, but it was in March 2001 that the current Group was set up through the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups S.A., famous all over the world for its lollypops.

Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our global brands Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe. Other brands are extremely popular in regional markets with innovative tastes that match local preferences.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
SCHIPHOL OOST, NL
Year Founded
2001
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