Demand Planning Analyst

Job description

OVERVIEW: Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Demand Planning Analyst to join our growing team. WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Support and enhance demand planning activities for U.S. and Canadian operations - Execute transactional processes supporting production planning for imported and domestic products using MRP/ERP systems - Work closely with demand planners, forecasting analysts, sales, marketing, supplying plants, and customer service to drive production requirements and align them with customer delivery requests - Create and manage transactions to place, track, and monitor purchase orders and shipments - Collaborate with global PVM manufacturing plants and local third-party manufacturers to replenish ongoing products and support new item launches - Partner with demand planners to standardize, optimize, and simplify planning processes and tools - Analyze consumption trends versus forecast to maintain optimal service...