"No Relocation Assistance Offered
\# 97224 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
**Position Purpose**
• Manage the preparation, alignment and communication of the Central America demand plan, which considers the commercial and financial objectives of the company
• Plan 12 months of demand at country level and SKU Reach the objectives of Demand Planning Accuracy defined by the Division and agreed with the Central America Region, Total Country and by type of product (Regular, Offer and New)
**Main responsibilities:**
+ The Demand Planner is responsible for managing all activities to generate, align and communicate the demand plan by category or subsidiary.
+ The final demand plan must be a collaborative process that reflects business strategies and plans to achieve business objectives.
+ The Demand Planner is the main link between the commercial area and the supply chain to achieve an aligned / synchronized demand plan and direct continuous improvement.
+ It regularly interacts with commercial teams (CDT’s, Customer marketing and Consumer marketing) to collect and consolidate business plans as well as other relevant demand information.
+ Determine the existing deviations vs. The statistical model (Demand Forecast), to achieve the alignment of the process and document the agreements and plans defined.
+ Prepares and actively participates in the periodic process of the CBP discipline to develop an aligned demand plan. Differences and opportunities are identified, quantified and corrected.
+ Ensure alignment of the demand plan with the supply plan. Identify and ensure the communication of risks / opportunities / supply constraints, their potential solutions as well as the impact on the ideal demand plan.
+ Work multifunctionally to estimate the initial launch volume of the first six months for new products. Monitor / measure actual sales vs. the original plan and documented activities. Collaborate with the multifunctional team to manage and communicate changes in performance and life cycle in a sku.
+ Measure, report and direct the improvement of the accuracy of the demand plan estimate.
+ Establish action plans for the gaps identified to achieve the objectives of DPA and BIAS
+ Monitor orders and sales regularly. Identify / communicate any significant changes. Facilitate a quick monitoring process.
+ Database maintenance and product alignment.
+ Compare the demand plan monthly versus the budget or last estimate defined by Finance and Marketing
+ Align the launch dates of new products and offers, between the area of supply, Customer and Consumer Marketing and the Customer Development Teams of each CA country.
+ Build an organizational strength and lead change.
+ Inventory Management, involvement in service levels (casefill) and Simplification of the SKUS portfolio.
**Job Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
+ 4 + years of experience in production planning, supply chain, demand planning or logistics in consumer products industry.
+ Advanced English, Bilingual in Spanish and English, both oral and written
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office ( Excel, Word, Power Point) or Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
+ Experience with SAP is preferred
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.
Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com . To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com . To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com . To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com .
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application\********** with the subject ""Accommodation Request"" should you require accommodation."
