.No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #163869 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, 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 Briefly summarizes the purpose and principle responsibilities of the job The Supply Network Planner acts as the primary contact bridging the Sub/Hub Demand Planners and Production Planners at production facilities (CP and Contact manufacturers). Responsible for translation of the demand plan into inventory requirements within the supply network while optimizing customer service and carrying costs. Responsibilities/Accountabilities Describes the key responsibilities/accountabilities as well as the degree of authority for the jobBalancing Demand and Supply – Executes daily/weekly/monthly planning cycle priorities ensuring: Product availability at DC's.Right-Sized inventory levelsSynchronization of new product introduction and sourcing transitions.Balance of Service vs Cost – optimizes customer service at the minimum cost level.Supply Resolution – utilizes system alerts to identify and resolve supply shortages/overstocks.Data Analytics – uses supply chain data and tools to drive information-based decisions.Support continuous improvement initiatives – develops and implements best practices related to finished goods replenishment, inventory management and system utilization.Collaboration – identify and close gaps with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Operations and Customer Service to achieve efficient, cost effective supply planning in meeting CS&L service and cost goals/KPI's and improving supplier responsivenessSystem/Process Development - Executes "Best Practice" supply planning processes identified by leadership to maximize customer service, minimize cost, and optimize inventory. Required Functional Competencies Knowledge of Supply –demand dynamicsAchieves customer-focused Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) whilst balancing supply and demand.Understands Supply Chain constraints such as product release, manufacturing, distribution, and customer requirements.Grasps the business processes and SAP systems that optimize supply planning.Applies the fundamentals of pull systems, inventory control, and cycle time reduction. Understands continuous improvement techniquesShares ideas, knowledge, and best practices to improve Supply Chain processes and solve problems