Category Demand Planner - Piscataway, NJ

MSCCN; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a commercially minded, data-driven Demand Planner to lead forecast accuracy and IBP alignment across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain. The role requires turning market signals into action and managing 0–24 month demand plans for multiple brands.

You will partner with Customer Development and Fulfillment, leverage advanced forecasting tools including Kinaxis Rapid Response, and drive continuous improvement through new planning tools and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain/finance, engineering, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning within the consumer goods or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Craft and maintain a detailed, rolling 0–24 month demand plan.
• Keep statistical forecasting models razor-sharp; run exception reviews and cleanse historical data.
• Partner with Customer Development, Brand Marketing, and Fulfillment Planning to translate market intelligence into forecasts.
• Lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process to align functions on a single demand plan.
• Establish initial forecasts for new product innovations (NPIs) and manage launches, sunset/SKU rollouts.
• Utilize advanced demand-sensing to detect short-term shifts and trends.
• Drive forecast accuracy, analyze variances, and implement lasting improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement by introducing new planning tools and streamlined workflows.
• Engage with Supply Planning to balance supply and demand volatility.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Ready to Shape the Future of Fresh?

At Colgate-Palmolive, we bring confidence and smiles to millions of homes every single day. From the legendary zesty scent of Irish Spring to the comforting suds of Softsoap and the reliable, all‑day confidence of Speed Stick, our Personal Care portfolio is stacked with household mainstays.

We are looking for a commercially‑minded, data‑driven Demand Planner to step up as the operational conductor behind these iconic brands. In this high visibility role, you won't just look at numbers in a spreadsheet, you’ll be the master conductor aligning Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain. You will read the pulse of the market, harness cutting edge demand sensing tools, and make sure that when millions of consumers reach for their favorite body wash or deodorant, it's right there on the shelf waiting for them. If you thrive at the intersection of market strategy, advanced analytics, and cross functional leadership, this is your stage.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Craft and maintain a detailed, rolling 0–24 month demand plan that captures market trends, promotional spikes, and long‑term business goals.
• Keep our statistical forecasting models razor‑sharp. Run exception reviews, cleanse historical data, and tune out the noise to keep our demand data pristine.
• Partner closely with Customer Development, Brand Marketing, and Fulfillment Planning teams to turn real‑time market intelligence into actionable forecasts.
• Play a starring role in the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, driving alignment across functions to land a single, high‑conviction demand plan.
• Establish initial forecasts for game‑changing New Product Innovations (NPIs), track early launch signals, and manage smooth, seamless transitions for product sunsetting/SKU roll‑outs.
• Utilize advanced demand‑sensing capabilities to catch short‑term market shifts, demand spikes, and consumer trends before they hit the radar.
• Drive top‑tier forecast accuracy, dive deep into root causes when variances happen, and implement smart, lasting solutions.
• Be a champion for continuous improvement—introducing new planning tools, streamlining workflows, and elevating the Demand Planning function.
• Engage with Supply Planning to optimize our response to supply and demand volatility.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Finance, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning within the Consumer Goods or Manufacturing sectors

Even better if you have:

• Familiarity with demand planning within Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Proficient in effective communication, promoting teamwork, and leading by example.
• Skilled in fostering open dialogue, exchanging feedback, and valuing diverse contributions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change, with a strong focus on consumer and customer needs.
• Capable of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, building relationships, and making analytical decisions.
• Adept at planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks efficiently.
• Knowledgeable in demand management, master data interpretation, advanced statistical forecasting models, and integrated business planning.
• Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging systems and reporting analytics, and applying business and financial acumen.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.