Sr. Demand Planner

Sr. Demand Planner

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Role Summary: Are you ready to synchronize supply with strategy? As our Demand Planner, you will be the vital link between our commercial teams and the category supply chain, ensuring our demand plans are perfectly aligned to meet business objectives. You will, driving continuous improvement across our customer demand activities. In this role, you don't just manage data; you influence the pulse of our business to ensure our products reach consumers exactly when they need them.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Review Demand Plan - Prepare & participate in the Monthly CBP discipline process to develop an aligned demand plan. Gaps & opportunities are identified, quantified & addressed.
• Synchronize Supply & Demand - Ensure alignment between the final demand plan and the supply plan. Communicate supply risks, opportunities, and constraints, along with potential solutions, and detail their impact on the "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 regularly. Identify and communicate significant changes, and facilitate the Fast Track process. Must be able to differentiate between actionable demand signals and distracting noise.
• Lead Change Mgmt Initiatives – Participate in change management initiatives related to Demand Planning. Communicate and implement these initiatives within the functional area. Drive the integration and adoption of AI/automation initiatives into daily Demand Planning tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration; B.S. in Engineering, Finance, Logistics or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial and/or planning experience
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills and a proactive approach to leveraging technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• SAP S/4 and Kinaxis systems experience
• Proven ability to manage complex demand signals and interpret master data.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with comfort in presenting to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and build relationships across diverse functional teams.

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. 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.

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, color, 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.