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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 recognized 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 programs 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 Information at a Glance Job Title Specialist Sr Specialist APO Kinaxis IBP Travel Required No Travel Posting Start Date 6 26 25 Hybrid Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number 167767 - Mumbai Maharashtra India Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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 Brief Introduction - Role Summary Purpose Leading the digital transformation of supply chain planning you will be at the forefront of configuring and optimizing the Kinaxis Maestro platform to drive operational excellence Owning the technical setup and project delivery you will directly influence planning processes and business success across global teams As a key problem solver you ll develop creative solutions and modernize supply chain operations This role can be based at our main office or offers flexibility for remote collaboration Responsibilities Own the end-to-end design configuration and implementation of Kinaxis Maestro modules such as Demand Planning Supply Planning Inventory Optimization and Sales Operations Planning S OP Develop model and integrate data flows custom scripts and system interfaces to ensure high-quality efficient operations Collaborate cross-functionally with business and technical teams to deliver successful projects troubleshoot issues and support users Lead and facilitate workshops deliver user training sessions and maintain stakeholder communication regarding project status and progress Proactively identify and implement system improvements staying abreast of the latest Kinaxis advancements to maximize business value Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation for solutions and workflows Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Engineering Information Technology Operations Management or related field 3-4 years of experience in IT roles including collecting business requirements developing configuring and implementing planning applications such as Kinaxis SAP APO IBP Hands-on expertise in Kinaxis Maestro platform functionalities data modeling integration custom scripting and support Proficiency in project management principles and cross-functional team collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms Preferred Qualifications Certifications Kinaxis Author or Solution Consultant Level 1 or higher Familiarity with SAP ECC S4 APO systems and advanced supply chain planning concepts Proven ability to drive system enhancements adopt new technologies and deliver innovative solutions Strong adaptability problem-solving and analytical skills thrives in fast-changing multicultural environments Desire to stay current with the latest advancements in supply chain planning technology and processes 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