Colgate Palmolive

Production Planner

Colgate Palmolive • $86K — $137K *
Overland Park, KS 66212In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of planning and supply chain experience
  • Proficient in SAP S/4 or other ERP systems
  • Skillful with analytical tools such as Excel
  • Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response and Planet Together preferred
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Expertise in inventory management and supply chain collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Optimize production schedules in collaboration with manufacturing teams
  • Use planning tools to manage product shortages and overproduction
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to implement network strategies
  • Conduct capacity analyses to identify outsourcing opportunities
  • Oversee master data updates in planning systems
  • Support financial objectives through inventory projections
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for new product initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage
  • Participation in a 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave adjusted by role and location
Full Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #174474 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Are you a supply chain enthusiast eager to make a global impact? We are looking for a dynamic Production Planner to join our team at our Hill's Pet Nutrition Global Headquarters. This is your chance to shine in a role where your drive for operational excellence and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction will not only be valued but celebrated. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take the lead in production planning, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities:
  • Optimize production schedules to align with commercial activities, ensuring operational efficiency collaborating closely with manufacturing plant planning teams and Co-Manufacturing facilities
  • Leverage planning tools (SAP, Kinaxis, Sigma, Domo) to proactively manage and mitigate product shortages or overproduction. In close collaboration with the Supply Network and Demand Planning teams, you will set clear priorities and adjust plans to maintain optimal inventory levels and uphold our commitment to operational excellence
  • Foster collaboration with diverse Supply Chain teams to implement supply network strategies and achieve key performance goals
  • Conduct capacity and resource allocation analyses to identify outsourcing opportunities and proactively address planning risks. By balancing demand with available production line time, you will determine resource needs, assess outsourcing potential, and effectively communicate any risks to the plan, ensuring strategic foresight in our production processes
  • Manage system-driven planning by overseeing master data updates in SAPand other planning systems to enhance automated processes. You will define critical MRP data, including Safety Stock, MOQ, and lot size strategies, to improve efficiency, minimize costs and waste, and elevate service levels and quality in our manufacturing operations
  • Support our financial objectives by optimizing global SKU stock coverage and refining inventory projections, contributing to precise month-end reporting, ensuring forward-looking optimization of stock levels and robust financial reporting in both units and pounds
  • Facilitate the successful execution of new product initiatives by coordinating with Demand Planning,Network Operations, Finance, and Customer Service & Logistics teams, ensuring readiness and timely launches


Education and Experience Requirements:
    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
    Minimum 4 years planning and supply chain experience
  • Proficient in SAP S/4 Or any other ERP systems,
  • Proficient with analytical tools (Excel, sheets, etc)


Preferred Qualifications:
    Kinaxis Rapid Response and Planet Together experience
  • Understanding of SQL and data management systems
  • Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, planning, and execution skills
  • Expert in managing inventories, continuous improvement, logistics systems, business understanding, and supply chain collaboration


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $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.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

Work You’ll Do

At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

Innovate and Grow

Join a company renowned for innovation and set your career on a trajectory of growth and discovery. Colgate-Palmolive is the perfect place to challenge your skills and expand your horizons. Here, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's a practical part of how we approach solutions and processes to improve the lives of our consumers.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our culture is all about collaboration and teamwork. At Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, united by a common goal to make every day better for people around the globe. Our team is supported by robust diversity training programs that enhance understanding and drive innovation.

Future-Proof Your Career

With a multitude of career paths and job opportunities at all levels, Colgate-Palmolive empowers you to tailor your career journey. From internships to leadership roles, every career stage at Colgate-Palmolive is supported by extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that your career aspirations have no limits.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Colgate-Palmolive offers a range of opportunities. Explore positions that match your skills and interests through our job portal. We are continuously hiring and looking for curious, creative, and driven individuals to join our team.

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At Colgate-Palmolive, career growth is complemented by opportunities for networking and professional development. Engage with leaders and peers at all levels and take advantage of our comprehensive benefits and programs designed to enhance your life both inside and outside of work.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Polish your resume, prepare for your interview, and show us why you are a perfect fit for our team. At Colgate-Palmolive, we value a straightforward and insightful interview process that seeks out individuals eager to contribute and grow.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
NASDAQ
CL
* Ladders Estimates

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