Demand Planner Netherlands

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#173068 - Amsterdam Noord-Holland Netherlands

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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!

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Demand Planner Netherlands

Weesp

We are seeking a Demand & Copacking Planner for our subsidiary in Amsterdam (Weesp) the Netherlands. Reporting to the Demand & Copacking Planning Director. The Demand & Copacking Planner will lead the development alignment and communication of the demand plan for the Netherlands ensuring it reflects cross-functional inputs and the latest commercial and customer plans to support business objectives.

The role acts as the key link between the commercial teams and supply chain to deliver an aligned synchronized demand plan and drive continuous addition the position is responsible for local copacking replenishment planning to ensure timely stock availability and the achievement of casefill targets.

What youll do

• Build Collaborative Demand Plan

Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDTs and consumer marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations vs. 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 of final demand plan to supply plan. Identify and ensure communication of supply risks/opportunities/constraints potential solutions and impact on 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 cross- functional team to manage & communicate sku performance and life cycle changes.

• Build & review local copacking planning according to demand and local copacking constraints elaborate a weekly copacking planning for the next 3 months and review it weekly to stick to business requirements.

• Communicate & Manage Demand

Monitor orders and shipments on a regular basis. Identify/Communicate significant changes.

• Maintain & Align Master Data for Products.

• Inventory & SLOB Management

What you will bring to the role:

• 3 -5 years of Consumer Goods experience in Customer Development Manufacturing Customer Service & Logistics or Marketing; SAP R/3 and APO-DP systems experience a plus

• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Business; Logistics or equivalent experience.

• Experience with SAP R/3 and APO-DP (or similar planning tools) preferred.

• Very strong analytical skills and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to prioritize manage multiple stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

• Comfortable working with Google tools planning systems reports and basic statistical forecasts.

What we offer you

• A unique opportunity to be part of a bold optimistic and successful team.

• A great office culture with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays and in the summer months the flexibility to start the weekend earlier on Friday afternoons.

• A competitive salary package with a performance bonus premium free pension and a 13th month.

• Professional advantages of a multicultural environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

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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.

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