Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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.
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Job Title:  CBS Supply Chain Synchronization Planner
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  03/08/2026
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175246 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.

Role Summary

As a Supply Chain Synchronization Planner within the Planning Tower, you will report directly to the Supply Chain Synchronization Leader and serve as the central liaison bridging Sub/Hub Demand Planners with Production Planners across Colgate-Palmolive facilities and contract manufacturers. In this dynamic role, you will drive supply chain efficiency by translating demand signals into synchronized inventory and distribution requirements across the regional supply network. This role offers an exciting opportunity to optimize end-to-end network flows and influence key operational decision-making using industry-leading planning tools. Your primary objective is to maximize customer service performance while strategically balancing inventory carrying costs and supply chain risks.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Distribution Planning & Execution: Own and manage Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) for assigned product segments, executing daily, weekly, and monthly planning cycles to ensure high product availability, synchronized New Product Introductions (NPI), and seamless sourcing transitions.

  • Supply Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Review system alerts and leverage scenario planning capabilities to proactively identify and resolve supply shortages, overstock risks, and distribution disruptions with actionable solutions.

  • Cross-Functional Governance & Alignment: Identify and bridge operational gaps across Demand Planning, Production Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, and Customer Service to optimize end-to-end supply chain KPIs and enhance supplier responsiveness.

  • Data Analytics & Master Data Governance: Maintain core planning master data and capacity inputs using advanced inventory optimization logic to ensure accurate data drives distribution and export planning strategies.

  • Performance Management & Continuous Improvement: Lead weekly and monthly KPI review cadence with leadership, performing root-cause analysis on target misses and driving best practices for finished goods replenishment.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in supply chain planning, specifically within distribution and deployment planning 
  • Experience using ERP systems (such as SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA) 
  • Proficiency with Advanced Planning Solutions (such as SAP APO, Kinaxis, or similar tools) 
  • Fluent in English (Spoken and written)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong end-to-end supply chain acumen with a holistic understanding of supply network connectivity
  • Solid understanding of core planning master data and their interdependencies
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive data-backed decisions
  • Effective time management and prioritization skills under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated independence and cross-functional collaboration skills


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.

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