• Job Description

  Req#: 5928

  ABOUT CHUPA CHUPS – A PERFETTI VAN MELLE COMPANY

  Perfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.

  Employing over 18.000 people and operating 36 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas.

  Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our brands Chupa Chups, Smint, Mentos and Trident gratify, refresh and inspire consumers of all ages around the globe.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO

  Reporting to the P&D Director, the successful candidate will be required to:

  • Develop and maintain Spain Sales Forecast in the system, generating monthly reports to highlight significant deviations and adjust goods flow to actual sales, ensuring service levels and stock criteria align with internal policies.
  • Collaborate closely with National Account Managers (NAMs) to ensure accurate demand in the system, identifying risks and sales opportunities.
  • Coordinate with marketing and trade marketing teams to manage the portfolio effectively, and work with the supply chain to phase in and phase out products.
  • Actively participate in the Spain Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) process, including portfolio and demand reviews.
  • Oversee and filter the New Product Launch (NPL) flow, maintaining demand and production criteria for Spain, and monitor forecast accuracy, reporting deviations to Key Account Managers and Sales Directors.

  OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

  • Bachelor’s degree (University degree) or equivalent. Master in Supply Chain is a plus.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is a must.
  • Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, and planning tools (Arkieva or others).
  • At least 2 years of experience as Demand Planner in the FMCG industry.
  • Strong demand planning background with commercial understanding and great analytical skills.
  • Ability to take a holistic business view and negotiate with internal stakeholders.
  • Proactive with the ability to foresee problems and find solutions to mitigate business risk.
  • Drive for results.
  • Team player.

  WHAT YOU’LL FIND WHEN WORKING AT CHUPA CHUPS – PERFETTI VAN MELLE

  • Work in a dynamic environment and young team.
  • Work with some of the biggest brands in Confectionery world, and also with the most passionate people.
  • The opportunity to develop yourself in the FMCG industry within the most iconic lollipops brand around the globe.
  • Benefits package
  • Group e-learning platform.

  WE CARE FOR OUR PEOPLE

  At Perfetti Van Melle 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. Join the Sweet Life by applying today!

  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of diversity. We strive to be a more equal opportunity workplace.

  We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!

• About the company

  We are one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum

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