Pilot Plant Engineer
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172095 - San Jose Iturbide Guanajuato Mexico
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.
Role Summary
The Pilot Plant Engineer - Materials Management is a pivotal role within the R&D ecosystem responsible for the end-to-end orchestration of raw materials and packaging supplies required for pilot plant trials. You will bridge the gap between innovation and execution by managing complex global supply chains (including China Brazil and the US) maintaining trial schedules and leading the digitalization of warehouse processes. This role requires a blend of technical engineering knowledge procurement expertise and high-level negotiation skills to ensure that GTechs experimental lines run without interruption.
Key Responsibilities
Trial Coordination & Scheduling: Manage and update the Pilot Plant trial calendar for Personal Care ensuring all logistical prerequisites are met for seamless experimentation.
Global Supply Chain Management: Lead the procurement and tracking of raw materials and packaging from internal Focus Factories and international sites (China Brazil Cambridge Greenwood).
Operational Excellence: Oversee the R&D laboratory within the Pilot Plant ensuring 100% compliance with safety standards quality protocols (SOPs) and 5S methodology.
Budgetary Control: Monitor critical spending lines by comparing actual expenditures against the budget for all GTech cost centers.
Inventory & Logistics: Manage raw material inventories coordinate international imports/exports and oversee transportation suppliers between local sites (Antara and Pilot Plant).
Digital Transformation: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by digitalizing material reception procedures and optimizing the end-to-end delivery flow to the final user.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Biochemical Engineering or a related Global Tech discipline.
Experience: 23 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning Procurement or Materials Management.
- Language: Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) is mandatory for frequent interaction with global stakeholders.
Technical Proficiency: Solid experience using SAP and Ariba (or similar inventory control and PO systems); Advanced Excel and Google Workspace tools.
Desired Qualifications
Logistics Expertise: Proven experience in international trade and logistics coordination.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Soft Skills: Strong negotiation influence and communication skills to navigate internal and external partnerships effectively.
Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to identify bottlenecks and eliminate barriers in the supply chain process.
Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with digitalization of warehouse operations.
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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