Inventory Optimization Specialist

About the role

As an Inventory Optimization Specialist at Colgate‑Palmolive you will drive continuous analytical improvement across the Supply Tower. You will focus on inventory budgeting and health management, delivering data‑driven safety‑stock recommendations and ensuring master‑data integrity to support optimal inventory levels.

Key responsibilities

• Automate and standardize inventory reports and dashboards.
• Design and implement inventory optimization strategies using advanced analytical techniques.
• Analyze inventory data to provide actionable insights that meet budget targets and improve service levels.
• Lead master‑data governance initiatives to maintain data accuracy and consistency across planning systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align planning parameters with strategic objectives and market changes.
• Co‑create, manage and monitor the inventory budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Monitor warehouse utilization and coordinate with logistics to anticipate inventory fluctuations.
• Conduct periodic reviews of inventory strategies and recommend continuous improvements.
• Develop and enforce standards, policies and procedures for planning master data.
• Identify data quality issues, perform audits and implement improvement actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in demand, supply, production planning, logistics or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Data visualization and reporting.
• Master‑data governance and data quality management.
• Inventory theory and single‑echelon inventory optimization.