Supply Chain Customer Collaboration Analyst CPFR

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#169994 - Minneapolis Minnesota United States

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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

SC Customer Collaboration Analyst

The Supply Chain Customer Collaboration Analyst is a pivotal role within our supply chain dedicated to fostering strong relationships and maximizing customer satisfaction. This role leverages robust analytical communication and leadership skills to utilize both internal and external data. The Senior Analyst will drive best-in-class service identify efficiency improvements and effectively communicate customer needs to the demand planning organization. This position is crucial for ensuring that quality safety and an exceptional customer experience remain our top priorities aligning with Colgate-Palmolives commitment to leading critical customer-facing functions such as customer service distribution and transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate robust analytical and quantitative skills proficiency with computer systems and strong communication skills to establish relationships with our top customers and sales teams.

• Think strategically challenge convention and be willing to take a leadership role within the team.

• Develop analytical skills demonstrate leadership gain valuable customer experience and shape the direction of how Colgate-Palmolive provides an improved customer experience.

• Identify and communicate customer specific changes/trends that impact the demand plans.

• Assures service level performance is aligned with the established customer requirements.

• Inventory analysis is required to ensure proper levels are maintained and reduced where possible.

• Play a critical role in collaborating with Planning and Sales within Colgate-Palmolive to improve national forecast accuracy and better distribution of finished goods inventory.

• Represent customer forecasts in the Sales & Operations Planning process and perform forecast accuracy analysis to identify focus areas within the operating companies.

• Collaborate with our customers to identify areas of opportunity for greater efficiency and service improvement.

• Seek opportunities and lead improvement projects including but not limited to new technology assessments and implementations and logistic efficiency improvements.

• Identify and potentially participate in opportunities to be involved in benchmarking attending industry conferences and provide critical input into the strategic direction of the organization.

• Utilizes customer specific systems to access data and provide insights to the internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of three (3) years of proven supply chain experience in a customer facing environment

• Expert understanding of replenishment forecasting and inventory management - preferably in the Oral Care (or adjacent health/beauty) category

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel or Tableau or SQL or similar reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field

• Proficiency with DOMO Sigma Snowflake Google sheets Google Data Studio

• Solid understanding of SAP and how to use the system capabilities to drive value

• Familiarity with Python or SQL

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working across cross-functional teams

• Supply Chain experience or knowledge in Order Management Forward and Reverse Distribution/Logistics Replenishment and/or Planning

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills with customer-centric mentality

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ 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 employees 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 peopledeveloping 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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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