Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition.
We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.
Job Title: Manager, Supply PlanningTravel Required?
: No Travel
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164364 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
Overview
The Manager, Supply Planning role is responsible for synchronizing demand and supply around certain product categories or specified SKU portfolios.
This person acts as the primary contact, bridging the distributor and Production Planners at production facilities (CP and Contract manufacturers) and is responsible for the translation of the demand plan into inventory requirements within the supply network while optimizing customer service and carrying costs.
What you will do
Balancing Demand and Supply – Executes daily/weekly/monthly planning cycle priorities ensuring product availability at DC's, right-sized inventory levels, and synchronization of new product introduction and sourcing transitions.
Demand plan collaboration with Commercial Team and distributor.
Sustain demand plan accuracy in system planning with the right assumption.
Shipments - Work closely with supplying country to ensure on-time shipment documentation with full compliance and work closely with forwarding agent to ensure on-time custom clearance and delivery to distributor.
Balance of Service vs Cost – Optimizes customer service at the minimum cost level.
Supply Resolution – Utilizes system alerts to identify and resolve supply shortages/overstocks.
Data Analytics – Uses supply chain data and tools to drive information-based decisions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives – Develops and implements best practices related to finished goods replenishment, inventory management, system utilization, and review planning parameters.
Collaboration – Identify and close gaps with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Operations and Customer Service to achieve efficient, cost-effective supply planning in meeting CS&L service and cost goals/KPI's and improving supplier responsiveness.
System/Process Development - Executes "Best Practice" supply planning processes identified by leadership to maximize customer service, minimize cost, and optimize inventory.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Administration; B.S.
in Engineering, Finance, Logistics or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 4 years experience of Supply Planning in Consumer Goods or Manufacturing.
Strong technical knowledge and experience with SAP/APO/PPDS/IBP tools required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in operations management.
Experience in systems configuration and maintenance.
Basic knowledge of SAP & APO.
Strong computer literacy (particularly in Microsoft Excel, with competency in pivot tables and macro functionality).
Ensure the business continuity by managing the supply disruptions and demand surges.
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, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.
#LI-Hybrid
Job Segment:Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Supply, Operations#J-18808-Ljbffr