Perfetti Van Melle

Manage supply planning and demand alignment processes to maintain service levels and inventory targets while collaborating cross-functionally. | Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years supply chain experience with proficiency in ERP systems and strong leadership and analytical skills. | WHAT YOU WILL DO The Senior Supply Planner will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the Planning group for US and Canadian businesses. The incumbent will manage the supply planning of imported and domestic products in their business segment utilizing SAP/ERP systems, leading, coaching, and overseeing the day-to-day of their assigned planners, and they will work closely with demand forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, finance, and supplying plants to drive production requirements. Additional responsibilities include: Analyze consumption vs. forecast and 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 alignment across functions to deliver robust operational, supply, and innovation execution plans. Work closely with global PVM plants and local 3rd party plants to replenish everyday items and to manage new item launches. Demonstrate leadership and people development skills and the desire to grow as a leader in the organization. Influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization and across geographies. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Requires BA/BS in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field. Prefer 5-7 years’ experience in supply chain in areas with influence over Supply/Demand and new product launch. Examples are production planning, materials management, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse management. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide coaching and support to their teams. Prefer project/program management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross functional project team (internal), or to manage across supplier teams (external) for projects. Prefer experience in Continuous Improvement processes and cultures. Prefer SAP or other ERP system experience. Prefer understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning and New Product Launch processes. Ability to contribute to a high-performance organization. Ability to influence across diverse levels of an organization and across functions. Financial/business literacy and analytical skills. Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex data in simple, cohesive form to allow for effective decision making. Ability to quickly establish credibility and navigate across matrix organization while engaging others to ensure the most effective solutions are implemented. Confidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness and the ability to adjust to changes. WHAT WE OFFER At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including: PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off 13 paid holidays 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country 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.) Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)   Join a 2024 NKY Best Workplace by applying today!   Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lead supply planning and team management to meet inventory and production goals while collaborating cross-functionally. | Requires 5-7 years supply chain experience, leadership skills, SAP/ERP knowledge, and ability to manage supply/demand and new product launches. | WHAT YOU WILL DO The Senior Supply Planner will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the Planning group for US and Canadian businesses. The incumbent will manage the supply planning of imported and domestic products in their business segment utilizing SAP/ERP systems, leading, coaching, and overseeing the day-to-day of their assigned planners, and they will work closely with demand forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, finance, and supplying plants to drive production requirements. Additional responsibilities include: • Analyze consumption vs. forecast and 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 alignment across functions to deliver robust operational, supply, and innovation execution plans. • Work closely with global PVM plants and local 3rd party plants to replenish everyday items and to manage new item launches. • Demonstrate leadership and people development skills and the desire to grow as a leader in the organization. • Influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization and across geographies. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU • Requires BA/BS in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field. • Prefer 5-7 years' experience in supply chain in areas with influence over Supply/Demand and new product launch. Examples are production planning, materials management, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse management. • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide coaching and support to their teams. • Prefer project/program management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross functional project team (internal), or to manage across supplier teams (external) for projects. • Prefer experience in Continuous Improvement processes and cultures. • Prefer SAP or other ERP system experience. • Prefer understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning and New Product Launch processes. • Ability to contribute to a high-performance organization. • Ability to influence across diverse levels of an organization and across functions. • Financial/business literacy and analytical skills. • Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally. • Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex data in simple, cohesive form to allow for effective decision making. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and navigate across matrix organization while engaging others to ensure the most effective solutions are implemented. • Confidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness and the ability to adjust to changes. WHAT WE OFFER At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including: • PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off • 13 paid holidays • 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country • 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.) • Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos) Join a 2024 NKY Best Workplace by applying today! Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support demand planning activities and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production and inventory management. | Requires 1-2 years supply chain experience with exposure to demand planning and production planning, and a relevant bachelor's degree. | OVERVIEW Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Demand Planning Analyst to join our growing team. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Support and enhance demand planning activities for U.S. and Canadian operations • Execute transactional processes supporting production planning for imported and domestic products using MRP/ERP systems • Work closely with demand planners, forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, supplying plants, and customer service to drive production requirements and align them with customer delivery requests • Create and manage transactions to place, track, and monitor purchase orders and shipments • Collaborate with global PVM manufacturing plants and local third-party manufacturers to replenish ongoing products and support new item launches • Partner with demand planners to standardize, optimize, and simplify planning processes and tools • Analyze consumption trends versus forecast to maintain optimal service levels while meeting inventory targets • Evaluate stock levels across the distribution center network and provide data-driven recommendations • Analyze and interpret large data sets with a high degree of accuracy to support decision-making • Collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization across multiple geographies • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support execution, planning, and continuous improvement WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU • Bachelor’s degree in Business Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field • 1–2 years of experience in supply chain, with exposure to supply/demand planning and new product launches • Experience working within continuous improvement environments and methodologies • Experience with production planning, materials management, sales and distribution, inventory management, and warehouse management • SAP experience preferred WHAT WE OFFER At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including: • PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off • 13 paid holidays • 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country • 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.) • 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.