Supply Chain Synchronization Planner

Supply Chain Synchronization Planner

Location: São Paulo, São Bernardo do Campo

Job Summary:
As a Supply Chain Synchronization Planner at Colgate-Palmolive for, you will be responsible for creating and analyzing distribution plans to ensure optimal inventory levels at distribution centers.  This role is crucial in achieving timely product replenishment, minimizing stock outs or overstock situations, and maintaining optimally balanced inventory across the network. The planner will manage movements across the network, define truck load building rules, and execute planning cycle priorities to synchronize supply with demand effectively. 

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) for a product segment, ensuring the efficient flow of products from plants to distribution centers


• Review system generated Distribution Requirements plan and utilize system alerts to identify and resolve supply shortages, overstock situations, and fast tracks promptly


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close gaps and achieve efficient, cost-effective supply planning


• Ensure product availability at distribution centers while maintaining right-sized inventory levels established by the Supply Chain Synchronization Lead utilizing Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO)


• Execute "Best Practice" supply planning processes to maximize customer service, minimize cost, and optimize inventory


• Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing best practices related to replenishment and inventory management


• Communicate inventory plans and projections to other planners and management


• Rebalance the network to maintain balanced inventory across all locations


• Define and implement truck loading optimization (TLO) rules and logic (E.g. preferred modes) and manage exceptions


• Support the Supply Chain Synchronization Leader in optimizing the balance of service versus cost and managing and mitigating risks


• Support the Supply Chain Sync Leader in analysis for inventory allocation and demand prioritization decisions, identifying potential alternate supply to address shortages


• Accountable for Weekly/ Monthly review of Key Performance Indicators with leadership and root cause for any misses


• Manage relevant master data and capacity inputs ensuring good data drives planning


• Conduct regular meetings, manage orders, production exceptions with internal stakeholders to align on projected manufacturing needs and timely delivery.


• Utilize scenario planning capabilities to proactively identify disruptions in the distribution plan and provide solutions to resolve alongside anticipated impacts

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline


• Experience in supply chain planning, with a knowledge of distribution and deployment planning


• Advanced English

Desirable Requirements:

• Proficiency in network optimization, multi-echelon inventory optimization, allocation planning, deployment planning, root cause analysis 

Expected Areas of Skills:

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP ECC/ SAP S4Hana


• Proficiency with Advance Planning Solutions such as SAP APO, Kinaxis, etc.


• Strong supply chain acumen with holistic understanding of end to end supply chain connectivity


• Understanding of core planning master data and their interdependencies


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and drive data backed decisions


• Effective time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines


• Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment


• Independence and cross-functional collaboration skills

Working Relationships:
Report to the Supply Chain Synchronization Leaders Collaborate closely with Production Planners and Demand Planners
Engage with stakeholders across the organization to support distribution planning and supply chain decision-making

Travel Requirements:
Up to 10% travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a standard office environment and occasionally visit the plant floor and warehouse areas.