Logistics Excellence Manager

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Job Number#170346 - Overland Park Kansas United States

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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Job Summary:

Our Global Logistics Excellence Manager will help to carve out the future of our global supply chain by driving strategic transformation across our worldwide logistics network! Influencing global efficiency you will lead critical projects focused on operational improvements global process standardization network simplification and the implementation of cutting-edge warehouse and transportation automation and supporting technologies. This is also your chance to directly impact our bottom line and long-term sustainability by building the next generation of logistics systems and processes for Hills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement major global systems projects serving as the logistics expert for Software (WMS YMS TMS etc) enhancements and process standardization across all regions.
• Drive the execution of the strategic Reimagine Supply Chain initiatives specifically focusing on the adoption of global warehouse automation digital tools and robotics to optimize efficiency.
• Create and facilitate Divisional Logistics best practices including conducting regular knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure consistent high-performing global logistics standards.
• Manage and deliver global logistics continuous improvement and cost efficiency projects across warehouse transportation and eCommerce operations ensuring robust tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate strategically with global 3PL providers and internal finance/regional logistics teams to negotiate tenders manage relationships and identify innovative system-enabled solutions
• Own global Inventory and SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) KPIs collaborating with regional teams to ensure adherence to the Always Fit Process for continuous inventory optimization.
• Partner with Finance and regional operations to reconcile operational and financial inventory reports ensuring data accuracy and supporting financial control.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Logistics Operations Systems or a closely related technical/analytical field.

• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain or logistics experience with significant experience in driving large-scale logistics systems implementation and improvement (e.g. WMS TMS YMS and ERP logistics modules) warehouse and transportation process improvements (eg: piece picking D2C Truck Utilization TLB) WH storage densification Logistics Network design and Logistics transformational initiatives.

• Proven proficiency in using data and analytical tools to assess and execute process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in leading or significantly contributing to logistics systems and process projects (e.g. SAP Oracle).

• Experience with warehouse automation robotics or other digital supply chain transformations.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the proven ability to influence and drive change across diverse global stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills leveraging platforms likeSAP/BI Domo or Snowflake to inform strategic decisions.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $104000.00 - $150000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profit-sharing and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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 request form should you require accommodation.

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