Supply Planner

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

The Supply Planner supports the Planning group for U.S. and Canadian businesses by managing supply planning for imported and domestic products in an assigned business segment using SAP or other ERP systems. The role works with demand forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, finance, and supplying plants to support production requirements and maintain product availability. The Supply Planner analyzes consumption against forecasts, maintains targeted service levels while meeting inventory objectives, and adjusts supply plans as commercial and production requirements change. The position supports new product launches and portfolio changes, participates in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and collaborates with global manufacturing plants and local third-party suppliers to replenish everyday products and support new product introductions. It builds cross-functional relationships, identifies supply risks and recommends ways to minimize disruptions and improve service, and contributes to continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory management, and supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
Understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and replenishment processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and make sound business recommendations.
Financial and business acumen, including understanding how supply planning decisions affect service, inventory, and cost.
Ability to build productive relationships across cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and Customer Service.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present data and recommendations clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and proactively identify and resolve supply issues.
Initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to contribute effectively as a collaborative member of a high-performing team.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, materials management, inventory management, demand planning, distribution, or a related field.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Familiarity with S&OP and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

Responsibilities

Manage supply planning for imported and domestic products within an assigned business segment using SAP/ERP systems.
Work with demand forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, finance, and supplying plants to support production requirements and product availability.
Analyze consumption versus forecast and maintain targeted service levels while meeting inventory objectives.
Partner with Sales and Marketing on new product launches and ongoing product portfolio changes.
Adjust supply plans as commercial and production requirements evolve.
Participate in the S&OP process by providing supply planning inputs and collaborating on operational and inventory plans.
Work with global manufacturing plants and local third-party suppliers to replenish everyday items and support new product introductions.
Build effective working relationships across Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Manufacturing.
Identify supply risks and recommend solutions to minimize disruptions and improve service performance.
Support continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory management, and supply chain performance.

Benefits

PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401(k) with company match up to 8%
Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases
Comprehensive health insurance
Annual well-being subsidy
20 weeks of maternity leave and 12 weeks of paternity leave options
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-free college program or free continued education, including BA and Master's programs
Monthly candy allotments