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Job Number #173068 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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.
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 improvement. In addition, the position is responsible for local copacking replenishment planning to ensure timely stock availability and the achievement of casefill targets.
What you'll do
Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDT's, and consumer marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations vs. demand plan, gain alignment & document key assumptions.
Prepare & participate in the monthly CBP discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed.
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”.
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.
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.
If you’ve read this far, it’s probably because you’re serious about joining a group of passionate people. Just hit the “apply” button, submit your application and give your career a reason to smile about!
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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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