Planner

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #171863 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Job Summary:
The Planner is responsible for developing inventory strategies for materials and managing inbound supplier activity to accommodate the production schedule while minimizing SLOB.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationship with all material suppliers to establish regular ordering process and maintain optimal in-stock levels
• Use available SAP tools to identify and mitigate material shortages or potential SLOB scenarios. 
• Work closely with Production Planning team to identify changes in schedule and address material shortage concerns. Collaborate with Procurement team to identify supplier gaps and drive future efficiencies.
• Support quarterly master data upkeep and SAP utilization processes to drive optimal automated planning processes. Define Safety Stock strategy, MOQ, lot size strategy to maximize efficiencies and minimize cost and waste while increasing the levels of service and quality.
• Support policies and targets for forward looking global tock coverage optimization, inventory glide-path projections, and global month-end finished goods inventory reporting (units and pounds)
• Support Marketing, Commercial, CMS, Finance, and CS&L teams to ensure preparedness and timely execution of new product initiatives.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Customer Service & Logistics position.
• Intermediate Excel.
• Intermediate-advanced English level.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP System and APO/PPDS.
• Knowledge of Planning Pull Parameter Management.
• Knowledge of quality systems.

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, 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.

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