Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number167786 : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 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, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all. Brief introduction : Role Summary/Purpose: : As our Asst Manager : Supply Network Planning, you will be responsible for coordinating across end:to:end (E2E) supply chain teams to ensure optimal finished goods (FG) replenishment strategies across our warehouse network. You will play a pivotal role in collaborating with cross:functional stakeholders to deliver on business:critical priorities, project execution, and new product introductions (NPIs), all while achieving the highest Case fill rates. Responsibilities: : Achieve High Fill Rates: Ensure a minimum 98 case fill rate across the FG portfolio by implementing best:in:class replenishment strategy across all warehouses : Leverage Automation and Systems: Utilize advanced systems infrastructure to automate the primary distribution process, optimizing movement from manufacturing plants to regional hubs and end warehouses : Drive FTG Initiatives: Identify and execute opportunities for direct deployments, cross:dock strategies, and transportation lane optimization to improve supply chain efficiency and optimise the costs : Project/Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with E2E supply chain and cross:functional teams (commercial, customer teams, finance, etc.) as the central point of contact for driving business:critical projects, NPIs, go:to:market strategies (GTMs), and strategic priorities : Logistics Management: Collaborate with regional logistics and branch teams to improve case fill rates, optimize end warehouse coverage, drive SLOB liquidations, proactively assess risks and develop mitigation plans for potential disruptions, ensuring continuity of supply and rapid response to unexpected events : Planning Analytics: Develop and maintain advanced planning control towers, management dashboards, and actionable analytics using cutting:edge data tools to drive informed decision:making : Demand Planning Collaboration: Work closely with the Demand Planning team to understand forecast variations, realigned production plans etc. and adjust distribution strategies accordingly : Continuous Process Improvement: Identify process gaps across the supply network and lead continuous improvement initiatives to deliver cost savings, service enhancements, operational excellence and sustainability Initiatives : Stakeholder Communication: Regularly report on supply network KPIs, project status, and critical issues to senior management and relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely escalation as needed Required Qualifications: : MBA, preferably from a premier institute : Minimum 2:3 years of Logistics or Planning experience Preferred Qualifications: : Strong stakeholder management skills : Strong analytical/ quant skills : FMCG industry experience CPIL LI:AP1 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 c