Perfetti Van Melle

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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.