Senior Demand Planner

Title: Sr. Demand Planner

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Department: Customer Service & Logistics

Job Number #174610 
Hybrid
 

Job Description:

Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Role Summary:

Are you ready to synchronize supply with strategy? As our Demand Planner, you will be the vital link between our commercial teams and the category supply chain, ensuring our demand plans are perfectly aligned to meet business objectives. You will, driving continuous improvement across our customer demand activities. In this role, you don't just manage data; you influence the pulse of our business to ensure our products reach consumers exactly when they need them. 

Responsibilities:

• Build Collaborative Demand Plan – Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDT's, customer marketing, and consumer marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations vs. statistical demand plan, gain alignment, & document key assumptions. 
• Review Demand Plan - Prepare & participate in the Monthly CBP discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed.
• Synchronize Supply & Demand - Ensure alignment between the final demand plan and the supply plan. Communicate supply risks, opportunities, and constraints, along with potential solutions, and detail their impact on the "unconstrained demand plan. 
• Support New Product Planning & Life Cycle Planning -Work cross functionally to finalize pipeline volume & first 6 months of demand for new products. Track/measure actual shipments vs. documented key assumptions. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to manage & communicate SKU performance and life cycle changes.
• Measure & Track Performance - Measure, report, and drive improvement of demand planning process & results.
• Communicate & Manage Demand – Monitor orders and shipments regularly. Identify and communicate significant changes, and facilitate the Fast Track process. Must be able to differentiate between actionable demand signals and distracting noise.
• Lead Change Mgmt Initiatives – Participate in change management initiatives related to Demand Planning. Communicate and implement these initiatives within the functional area. Drive the integration and adoption  of AI/automation initiatives into daily Demand Planning tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration; B.S. in Engineering, Finance, Logistics or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial and/or planning experience
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills and a proactive approach to leveraging technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• SAP S/4  and Kinaxis systems experience
• Proven ability to manage complex demand signals and interpret master data. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with comfort in presenting to cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and build relationships across diverse functional teams.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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.

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