The Demand Planner is responsible for creating and effectively managing the Company’s Forecasting and Supply Planning systems, delivering key Company targets i.e. Forecast Accuracy and Product Availability while keeping in-country inventory at budgeted level reporting to Namet Hub Planning Manager.

As one of the visible Colgate-Palmolive representatives of the site, the Demand Planner also assumes a key role in developing mutually beneficial relationships with the local community, customers, regulatory agencies and third party logistics providers. 

• Develop, implement and run Company’s forecast generation system. 
• Develop an efficient information interface with other functions inside the company for integrated planning of new product launches.
• Execute and continuously improve all standard processes of planning regular product supply into the country.
• Ensures optimal utilization of SAP throughout the Customer Service & Logistics organization.
• Build long-term continuous knowledge on the in-country market specifics relating to demand forecasting.
• Implement regional Supply/Demand Planning projects.
• Accountable for adhering to Colgate-Palmolive, and governmental guidelines related to Quality, and Regulatory.
• Develops and executes a logistics network master plan, as well as organizational capabilities, necessary to support future business growth.

• Higher education degree; preferably in logistics, economics or mathematics
• 5 years in international supply chain planning and logistics operations; preferably with a multinational FMCG company
• Superior communication/presentation skills
• People management
• Proficient in Turkish and English
• Excellent knowledge of Google Office Suite