Supply Planner

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About Perfetti Van Melle

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 team of the European Plan & Deliver CoE are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every single day.

Where we need you:

Job Title: Supply Planner
Department: Supply Planning – P&D CoE Europe
Dedication: Full time
Location: Lainate, Via Clerici

As our new Supply Planner, you’ll be responsible for optimizing production and capacity planning at the category level for the mid- and long-term horizon. You’ll act as the single point of contact for a plant, managing exceptions related to plant restrictions, and supporting the preparation of the Regional Supply & Operations Planning meeting. (S&OP).

Your core responsibilities at a glance:

• Perform and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for finished goods within assigned categories.
• Create and maintain the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP), identifying bottlenecks and risks while adjusting production plans.
• Develop weekly S&OE Demand Fulfilment reports, process plan revisions, and participate in weekly S&OE meetings.
• Support and facilitate Supply Review Meetings (S&OP), optimizing end-to-end allocation and assessing capacity or investment needs.
• Implement S&OP decisions and ensure effective communication with local manufacturing teams for execution.
• Track and report key performance metrics including Planning Adherence, CFR, and CFROT.

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique:

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.
• Dynamic – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we’re constantly evolving.

The ideal recipe for our new Supply Planner:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field)
• 5+ years of experience in MPS and RCCP processes
• Proficiency in English & Spanish
• Strong experience with planning tools (Arkieva knowledge is a plus)
• Advanced SAP skills
• Experience with O9 Planning Tool

• Background in Shared Service Center, process-driven, or Center of Excellence environments
• Basic Power BI knowledge
• Experience implementing capacity planning or scheduling tools

• MPS & RCCP, DRP & Inventory Planning, Material Planning, and S&OP/IBP principles

We offer:

• A dynamic, hybrid working environment within our Center of Excellence
• The chance to make a tangible impact on global supply planning processes
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
• A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

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.

Ready to shape the future of sweets? Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!