CPFR Planner - Walmart Confections

Main Responsibilities

• The CPFR Planner is the primary point of contact for the inventory management/replenishment management at our customer (Walmart) and is a critical point of contact for the Inventory Management associates at our customers.
• The role is critical to developing a high-quality relationship with this supply chain-driven customer, and plays a vital internal role supporting GSV growth and driving operational efficiencies working jointly with Supply and Demand Planning.
• The CPFR Planner is responsible for critical decisions and recommendations impacting both the customer and finished goods inventory.
• Responsible for influencing the customer, our account team, and our internal supply teams to ensure efficiently delivery of OTIF rates.
• Accountable for building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the replenishment/inventory management & customer teams at our retail trading partner.
• Must effectively influence Customer RMs, gaining support for replenishment and inventory management policies that maximize product availability at store level, while minimizing inventory in the supply chain.
• Implement and drive CPFR process improvements through cross-functional collaboration as well as partnering with customers to drive achievement of Supply Chain metrics and account level Replenishment KPIs.
• Lead projects/initiatives to enhance both cost and service efficiencies in the customer and Ferrero USA supply chains.
• Lead the development of presentations and discussions for customer-facing Inventory Management meetings.
• CPFR Planner will work collaboratively with our customers (Walmart) as well as, Ferrero USA Sales and Supply Chain organizations with a focus on improving customer forecast accuracy, achieving customer service level and inventory goals, and driving the qualitative and quantitative customer forecast through operations.

About You

• Minimum of 3-5 years with proven work experience in CPFR function within Sales or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline required, MBA a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and presentation capabilities.
• Strong critical thinking skills and capacity to develop solutions.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Detail-oriented with a highly analytical mindset for creative problem-solving.
• Able to foster a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and in a variety of cultures.
• Strong and highly effective project management skills.
• Able to convince, influence, and motivate all levels within the business to achieve objectives.

About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.