Demand Planner RO

Colgate-Palmolive; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance and Medicover health

Dental care subsidy

Sport card (Medicover Sport)

Employee Capital Plan (PPK)

Company Stock Saving Plan

Co-financing of meals

Store with company products

Financial and in-kind rewards

Social Fund

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Warsaw is seeking a Demand Planner to lead the development and communication of the demand plan, balancing cross-functional input with latest commercial plans. The role sits at the intersection of commercial and supply chain to align objectives and drive improvements.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing and operations, monitor orders and adjust plans as needed, and contribute to lifecycle planning for new products within a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Masters in Engineering, Business Administration or Economics with focus on supply chain/logistics.
• 3–5+ years experience in Demand Planning for Consumer Goods.
• Fluent English; strong analytical and mathematical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build Collaborative Demand Plan by gathering customer plans and inputs from commercial teams.
• Review and align demand plan in monthly processes; identify gaps and opportunities.
• Synchronize supply and demand; communicate risks, opportunities, and solutions.
• Monitor orders/shipments; communicate significant demand changes and fast-track processes.
• Measure and drive improvements in the demand planning process.
• Identify excess inventory and work with Commercial Team on solutions.
• Support new product planning and lifecycle planning with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in SKU simplification and change management initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Mathematical proficiency

Good communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Experience with SAP

Kinaxis experience

Supply chain metrics understanding

Commercial planning basics

Systems & analytics literacy

Business & financial understanding

Statistical knowledge

Interpreting master data

Fluent English

Education

Masters in Engineering / Business Administration / Economics

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175864 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

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 (F/M)

Salary Range: 13 400 - 17 400 PLN gross monthly

About The Role

Demand Planner is responsible for managing all activities needed to develop, align & communicate the demand plan for a subsidiary. 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 & supply chain to achieve an aligned/synchronized demand plan and drive continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build Collaborative Demand Plan - Regularly interact with commercial teams (CDT & marketing) to gather customer plans & other demand inputs. Determine deviations, gain alignment, document key assumptions.
• Review Demand Plan - Prepare & participate in the Monthly discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed.
• Synchronize Supply & Demand - Ensure alignment of final demand plan to supply plan. Identify and ensure communication of supply risks/opportunities/constraints, potential solutions to avoid case fill issues or inventory consequences.
• Communicate & Manage Demand - Monitor orders and shipments on a regular basis. Identify/communicate significant changes in Demand Plan. Fast Track process.
• Measure & Track Performance - Measure, report, and drive improvement of demand planning process & results with, demand plan monthly post evaluation and actions.
• Identify and communicate excess inventory / slob issues to the Commercial Team, lead actions locally to agree on solutions, monitor their execution.
• 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.
• Support SKU Simplification Process (recommend SKU rationalization initiatives, maintain master data parameters reflecting discontinuation, DChain and LS update).
• Participate in change management initiatives and projects involving Demand Planning.

Education:

• Preferable Masters in Engineering / Business Administration/ Economic, with a focus on supply chain / logistics.

Experience:

• 3-5+ years experience of Demand Planning in Consumer Goods.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Detail oriented, accurate
• Experienced in utilization of SAP and plannings systems (Kinaxis is an asset)
• Understanding Supply Chain metrics and interdependencies between them
• Understanding of commercial planning basics: promotion planning, new product launches, customer planning
• Leveraging Systems & Analytics
• Business & Financial understanding
• Basic statistical knowledge
• Interpreting master data
• Fluent English

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: 13 400 - 17 400 PLN gross monthly

The salary level is determined by the objective evaluation of the position's requirements, such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, which places the role into a specific level within the company's compensation framework.

Employees will also be eligible to the annual bonus plan - on target 8% of base annual salary linked to company and individual performance.

The conditions of payment of the salary and benefits referred to above are regulated by the Employer’s Remuneration regulations which shall be submitted to employment candidates at the later stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits Package:

• Group insurance and Medicover healthcare package (employee contribution is 1 PLN for each benefit monthly);
• Dental care subsidy;
• Sport card (Medicover Sport);
• Employee Capital Plan (PPK) with employer contribution above mandated one;
• Company Stock Saving Plan;
• Co-financing of meals in the amount of PLN 200 gross per month;
• Store with company products;
• Financial and in-kind rewards for additional achievements;
• Social Fund (holidays contribution, prepaid cards for Christmas, Majówka and Sport&Culture);
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Employee referral program;

Detailed Information Regarding Benefits Will Be Provided Additionally.

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.