Non-S4 Supply Planner
Non-S4 Supply Planner
Location: Lainate, IT, 20020
Ready to take a fresh step in your career?
Our colleagues in the Supply team in Italy are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every single day.
Job Title: Non-S4 Supply Planner
Department: Supply Planning – P&D CoE
Location: Lainate – Via Clerici (Hybrid)
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
As a Non-S4 Supply Planner, you’ll manage the end-to-end supply process for both internal and external suppliers. You’ll ensure the accuracy of purchase orders, maintain supply parameters, and continuously monitor production and delivery plans to guarantee service level and stock coverage targets are met.
You will also align closely with Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to manage timelines, product phase-outs, and stock obsolescence while supporting overall business performance.
Your core responsibilities at a glance:
- Management of internal and external suppliers: monitoring production and delivery plans, maintaining purchase orders, and ensuring supply continuity.
- Alignment with Marketing to ensure project timelines and communication of obsolescence related to product phase-outs.
- Support local P&D teams on issues related to service levels, stock coverage, and critical code communications.
- Define, test, and update MRP parameters for materials to ensure planning accuracy.
- Support Customer Service, Finance, and Sales teams regarding service level and stock coverage.
- Prepare and share a weekly supply report highlighting at-risk products and upcoming supply issues.
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:
Required skills and experience:
- Previous experience as Production Planner / Supply Planner / Demand Planner
- Strong knowledge of Excel and SAP
- Professional proficiency in English
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Experience working in FMCG environments
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with speed and accuracy
- Collaborative attitude and effective communication across departments
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!