Project Management Specialist O9
Apply now »Date: Jun 3, 2026
Location: Lainate, IT, 20020
Company: Perfetti Van Melle
Main purpose of the role
Drives cross-functional planning initiatives and improvement projects across the European Supply Chain Planning function. Supports the development and execution of strategic planning capabilities.
What you will do
- Align and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (Demand, Supply, S&OP, IT, Finance) and external stakeholders (external consulting teams) to deliver project tasks.
- Act as a planning subject matter expert in regional transformation initiatives.
- Track project milestones, risks, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
- Act as a key user for digital planning tools (o9, S4H) implementation during user acceptance test and hypercare periods (testing, raising defects, retesting).
- Support creation and improvement of data visualization tools (Power BI reporting) and external upload tools (Excel templates for o9).
- Standardize and optimize planning processes, tools, and reporting across countries.
- Execute training activities with local planning teams.
- Provide updates and insights to senior stakeholders and project sponsors.
Our Perfect Candidate
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 7 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain planning processes and best practices.
- Project management expertise (methodologies such as Agile, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma).
- Experience in process design and change implementation.
- PowerBI and Planning systems (S$H) are a must
- Knowledge of o9 will be consider a plus
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Structured and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Comfortable working in a virtual, cross-border environment.
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.