Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation and Commercialization

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#170124 - Scottsdale Arizona 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.

Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Group offers opportunity challenge and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN EltaMD and Filorga Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Group is a fast-paced agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.

Summary

As the Sr. Specialist Skin Health Innovation & Commercialization youll work for EltaMD and PCA Brands focusing on US business with opportunities to participate in global projects. Youll work closely with Global Marketing Research & Development Packaging Quality Regulatory and Supply Chain. Key projects include product formula changes packaging/graphics changes and coordinating those changes with internal/external teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract manufacturer relationships ensuring smooth manufacturing startup and timely supply of goods

• Coordinate with global packaging functions to ensure all new packaging items align with sustainability goals

• Negotiate new product costs together with Global Procurement teams

• Lead the EltaMD and PCA kits project management and procurement of packaging components

• Create project timelines and keep up to date with recent changes or improvements

• Coordinate and lead weekly product development meetings

• Anticipate and recognize potential problems in new launches and generate alternatives for problem resolution

• Lead stage gate meetings to make sure all the requirements are met before a project is approved for implementation

• Ensure contract manufacturers have adequate capacity and capability to support innovation projects with the expected growth rates year-on-year

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or related field

• 5 years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing logistics procurement engineering or product development

• 3 years of working with contract manufacturers or co-packers

• Experience in procurement or pricing negotiations

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Masters degree in Supply Chain or related field

• Experience with SAP and Smartsheets

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organizational problem-solving and analytical skills

• Versatility flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $74000.00 - $109000.00 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.

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