Demand Planner

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.

Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Objective :

Ensure the accurate forecasting of product demand to optimize inventory levels, minimize costs, and meet customer service goals.

This involves analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to create a reliable demand plan that supports the company's strategic objectives and operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using statistical models and market analysis.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to incorporate promotional activities and new product launches into the forecast.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock.
• Work with Inventory to monitor levels and adjust supply plans as needed.
• Communicate demand forecasts and inventory plans to stakeholders.
• Develop and track KPIs related to demand planning.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on demand planning performance.
• Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools.
• Identify risks in demand forecasts and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing for new product demand forecasts.
• Manage new and discontinued products.
• Utilize advanced analytics and reporting tools for insights.
• Train and mentor junior demand planners.
• Lead special projects and develop presentations.
• Ensure compliance with promotional plans and synchronize business plans.
• Coordinate and communicate supply risks to the commercial team.

Qualifications :

• Analytical Skills : strong ability to analyze large sets of data and extract meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Capability to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Presentation skills for sharing forecasts and analysis with cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the consumer goods industry and market dynamics.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• Flexibility to adjust demand plans in response to new information and unforeseen events.
• Leadership and good influence and negotiation skills to drive consensus and alignment across the organization.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Experience in Demand Planning;
• Advanced English;
• Google Tools;
• Proficiency in demand planning software and tools (e.g., SAP APO);
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and database management (e.g., SQL).

Desired Skills :

• Python, Domo;
• RPA and other automation tools.

Our Commitment to Sustainability :

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.

We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion :

Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong;

where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact @colpal.

com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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