Demand Planner

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number# - Roma, Lazio, Italy 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. The Demand Planner is responsible for managing all activities to develop, align, & communicate the demand plan in the subsidiaries for 1-2 categories. The final demand plan must balance cross functional input and reflect the latest commercial/customer plans in order to meet business objectives. The Demand Planner will be the main conduit between the commercial team & category supply chain to achieve an aligned/synchronized demand plan and drive continuous improvement. The planner may also be involved/exposed to lead initiatives, implement next-gen tools, and support pilots which involve demand planning. The role reports to the Senior Manager Demand Planning, Southern Europe Hub (based in Rome, Italy). Key Requirements Build Collaborative Demand Plan - Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDT's, customer marketing, and consumer marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations vs. statistical demand plan, gain alignment, & document key assumptions. 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 a cross functional team to manage & communicate SKU performance and life cycle changes. Measure & Track Performance - Measure, report, and drive improvement of demand planning process & results. Communicate & Manage Demand – Monitor orders and shipments on a regular basis. Identify/Communicate significant changes. Facilitate Fast Track process. Lead Change Management & Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Participate in change management initiatives involving Demand Planning. Responsible for communicating and implementing the initiatives in their functional area. Review Demand Plan - Prepare & participate in the Monthly CBP discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed. Education - Experience - Technical Skills Level of Education: Bachelor Degree - Business Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Administration Years of Experience: 3-4 years Category, Demand Production Planning, with Logistics or Supply Chain experience Technical Skills: Proven/Excellent communication skills (internal and external, all levels) Ability to partner with stakeholders in a matrix organization SAP experience and APO Advanced Excel/Google Sheet Proficient in Italian language Proficient in English language Location: Rome, Italy VISA NOT SPONSORED 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, 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. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr