Sr Supply Planner
Perfetti Van Melle, Erlanger, KY, United States
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Sr Supply Planner
Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Location:
Erlanger, KY, US, 41018
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Analyze consumption vs. forecast and maintain satisfactory service levels while meeting inventory targets.
Work closely with sales and marketing departments to manage aggressive new product pipelines.
Make appropriate changes to maintain delivery schedules as commercial and production requirements change.
Lead the Demand Alignment component of the Sales & Operations Planning process for your business segment ensuring alignment across functions to deliver robust operational, supply, and innovation execution plans.
Work closely with global PVM plants and local 3rd party plants to replenish everyday items and to manage new item launches.
Demonstrate leadership and people development skills and the desire to grow as a leader in the organization.
Influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization and across geographies.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Requires BA/BS in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
Prefer 5-7 years’ experience in supply chain in areas with influence over Supply/Demand and new product launch. Examples are production planning, materials management, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse management.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide coaching and support to their teams.
Prefer project/program management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross functional project team (internal), or to manage across supplier teams (external) for projects.
Prefer experience in Continuous Improvement processes and cultures.
Prefer SAP or other ERP system experience.
Prefer understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning and New Product Launch processes.
Ability to contribute to a high-performance organization.
Ability to influence across diverse levels of an organization and across functions.
Financial/business literacy and analytical skills.
Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex data in simple, cohesive form to allow for effective decision making.
Ability to quickly establish credibility and navigate across matrix organization while engaging others to ensure the most effective solutions are implemented.
Confidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness and the ability to adjust to changes.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive 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
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/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Sr Supply Planner
Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Location:
Erlanger, KY, US, 41018
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Analyze consumption vs. forecast and maintain satisfactory service levels while meeting inventory targets.
Work closely with sales and marketing departments to manage aggressive new product pipelines.
Make appropriate changes to maintain delivery schedules as commercial and production requirements change.
Lead the Demand Alignment component of the Sales & Operations Planning process for your business segment ensuring alignment across functions to deliver robust operational, supply, and innovation execution plans.
Work closely with global PVM plants and local 3rd party plants to replenish everyday items and to manage new item launches.
Demonstrate leadership and people development skills and the desire to grow as a leader in the organization.
Influence cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization and across geographies.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Requires BA/BS in Business Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
Prefer 5-7 years’ experience in supply chain in areas with influence over Supply/Demand and new product launch. Examples are production planning, materials management, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse management.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide coaching and support to their teams.
Prefer project/program management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross functional project team (internal), or to manage across supplier teams (external) for projects.
Prefer experience in Continuous Improvement processes and cultures.
Prefer SAP or other ERP system experience.
Prefer understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning and New Product Launch processes.
Ability to contribute to a high-performance organization.
Ability to influence across diverse levels of an organization and across functions.
Financial/business literacy and analytical skills.
Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex data in simple, cohesive form to allow for effective decision making.
Ability to quickly establish credibility and navigate across matrix organization while engaging others to ensure the most effective solutions are implemented.
Confidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness and the ability to adjust to changes.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive 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
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/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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