Supply Network Planner

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Are you a skilled supply chain professional with experience in production planning, eager to optimize and enhance supply chain processes on a European scale? Do you thrive in an international environment and enjoy working with renowned brands such as Mentos, Fruittella, and Chupa Chups? If so, this role within Perfetti Van Melle’s European Plan & Deliver Centre of Excellence could be a great fit for you.

WHERE WE NEED YOU

For over a hundred years, we have been creating, making, and selling the most fun and delicious candies under the renowned family name Perfetti Van Melle. Of course, we can't do this alone—we do it with more than 19,000 colleagues worldwide! Together, we ensure that you can enjoy well-known brands every day, such as Mentos (Gum), Fruittella, Klene, Trident, Halls, Chupa Chups, Stimorol, Bubblicious and Smint. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Supply Network Planner, you will play a key role in refining and improving supply chain operations across multiple European locations. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and leverage advanced planning and optimization tools, such as SAP S/4HANA, O9 for supply network planning, and SAP PPDS for production planning. With the recent expansion of these systems beyond the Benelux region to eleven countries and thirteen operational companies, your expertise will be essential in ensuring efficient planning and supply reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enhancing supply chain processes and efficiencies across various European markets;
• Managing supply and demand alignment, inventory optimization, and cost efficiency;
• Establishing close cooperation with Production Planners and Scheduling teams to ensure seamless plan adherence through SLA agreements;
• Utilizing O9 and other ERP tools to drive effective supply planning;
• Performing scenario analyses and identifying supply chain priorities;
• Engaging in international collaboration, with up to 20% travel required.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field;
• A minimum of four years’ experience in production planning, MRP, or a similar role, with proficiency in SAP (including optimizers like O9 or APO), and PPDS;
• Background in the FMCG sector;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset;
• Proficiency in English (Dutch is a plus);
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within the EU.

YOUR SWEET REWARDS

Perfetti Van Melle fosters an international, dynamic, and collaborative work environment where professional and personal growth are encouraged. Our benefits include:

• The opportunity to work with globally recognized brands, such as Mentos, Trident, and Chupa Chups;
• A Hybrid Work Policy, allowing you to work from home 2 or 3 days per week;
• A collective bonus scheme based on the company's and your performance;
• A pension scheme where Perfetti Van Melle covers 2/3 of the premium, so you only pay 1/3 of the contribution;
• 5 weeks (180 hours) of paid leave per annum;
• The advantage of group discounts on your health insurance;
• A discount on your gym membership via Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.

HAVE YOU GOT THE TASTE FOR IT?

We are eager to learn more about you. Apply to this vacancy and we will be in touch with you soon!