We are the second largest producers of sweets and chewing gum in the world and leaders in the Italian market. Our brands such as Vigorsol, Daygum Vivident, Big Babol, Brooklyn, Golia, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Mentos, Goleador are in the hearts, homes and pockets of millions of consumers of every generation. We at Perfetti Van Melle put a lot of passion, competence and spirit of innovation into making them increasingly current, attractive and responsive to the needs of our consumers.
Our purpose "Innovative Treats. Better Future" puts innovation at the center of our strategy in everything we do, with a great sense of responsibility to guarantee a better future for our people, our consumers and our planet.
Our European team is expanding and we are looking for a new
Supply Planning Lead!
Main Purpose of the Role
Our colleagues in the
Supply Planning team
of the European Plan & Deliver CoE are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our products every single day.
You'll manage the end-to-end supply process for internal suppliers. You'll ensure the accuracy of orders, maintain supply parameters, and continuously monitor production and delivery plans to guarantee service level and stock coverage targets are met.
What you will do
Take ownership of S/4-related workflows and system processes, proactively identifying and resolving issues, improving data flows, and working closely with IT and key users to fix bugs and enhance planning effectiveness.
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 Supply Planning 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.
Our Perfect Candidate
5 years experience in the role
in FMCG industry;
Degree in Engineering,
Supply Chain Management
or related field.
Strong knowledge of
SAP HANA
(especially MM and PP modules)
Data analysis skills,
advanced Excel
(Power Query, nested functions); PowerBI and Data Lake
Basic knowledge of
MS PBI
Experience with
database tools
(examples: Angles for SAP, SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office, OLAP cube)
Ability to manage multiple priorities with
speed and accuracy
Professional proficiency in English
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
The position offers a gross annual salary of €60,000. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis.
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.

📌 Supply Planning Lead (Milano)
🏢 Perfetti Van Melle
📍 Milano