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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 recognized 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 programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness. Job Title: Assistant Manager-Planning Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time Date: Jun 16, 2025 Hybrid Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #167638 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 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. Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose: As our Asst Manager - Supply Network Planning, you will be responsible for coordinating across end-to-end (E2E) supply chain teams to ensure optimal finished goods (FG) replenishment strategies across our warehouse network. You will play a pivotal role in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on business-critical priorities, project execution, and new product introductions (NPIs), all while achieving the highest Case fill rates. Responsibilities: Achieve High Fill Rates: Ensure a minimum 98% case fill rate across the FG portfolio by implementing best-in-class replenishment strategy across all warehouses Leverage Automation & Systems: Utilize advanced systems infrastructure to automate the primary distribution process, optimizing movement from manufacturing plants to regional hubs and end warehouses Drive FTG Initiatives: Identify and execute opportunities for direct deployments, cross-dock strategies, and transportation lane optimization to improve supply chain efficiency and optimise the costs Project/Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with E2E supply chain and cross-functional teams (commercial, customer teams, finance, etc.) as the central point of contact for driving business-critical projects, NPIs, go-to-market strategies (GTMs), and strategic priorities Logistics Management: Collaborate with regional logistics and branch teams to improve case fill rates, optimize end warehouse coverage, drive SLOB liquidations, proactively assess risks & develop mitigation plans for potential disruptions, ensuring continuity of supply and rapid response to unexpected events Planning Analytics: Develop and maintain advanced planning control towers, management dashboards, and actionable analytics using cutting-edge data tools to drive informed decision-making Demand Planning Collaboration: Work closely with the Demand Planning team to understand forecast variations, realigned production plans etc. and adjust distribution strategies accordingly Continuous Process Improvement: Identify process gaps across the supply network and lead continuous improvement initiatives to deliver cost savings, service enhancements, operational excellence & sustainability Initiatives Stakeholder Communication: Regularly report on supply network KPIs, project status, and critical issues to senior management and relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely escalation as needed Required Qualifications: MBA, preferably from a premier institute Minimum 2-3 years of Logistics or Planning experience Preferred Qualifications: Strong stakeholder management skills Strong analytical/ quant skills FMCG industry experience #CPIL #LI-AP1 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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid
