• Job Description

  Req#: 155210

  Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
  # 155210 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
  
  Who We Are
  Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
  
  We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
  
  If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
  

  THE ROLE: SENIOR DIRECTOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS

  Reports to: SVP, GSC Demand, Systems & eCommerce

  Location: Piscataway, NJ

  Scope of Responsibility:

  TheSeniorDirector, Global Logistics is responsible for developing overall logistics service strategies, and effectively coordinating best practices across categories and divisions, while developing collaborative partnerships with both CP colleagues and third party logistics providers (3PLs). The Director must deliver the agreed to service and financial results by supporting the Divisions/subsidiaries in strategy implementation. The primary accountabilities of the role include Logistics financial performance,and quality service.

  The Director, Global Logistics is an effective and valuable member of the management teams, to ensure delivery of divisional/subsidiary business results. The Director, Global Logistics is responsible for ensuring that the Supply Chain distribution capabilities are aligned with customer expectations.

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Develop & lead Global Logistics strategy

  • Provides leadership and strategic direction to Global Logistics..

  • Provides key logistics input into the development of supply chain networks ( both inbound and outbound ), as well as organizational capabilities, necessary to support future business growth.

  • Owns the Global ocean freight spend, and manage relationships with 3PLs

  • Accountable for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Logistics Operating Budget inclusive of all transportation and warehousing costs; lead efforts to optimize transportation and warehousing costs

  • Works with systems support personnel to ensure the maximum usage of SAP and identify / develop new solutions throughout the Global Logistics organization

  • Develops and implements Category/Division Global Supply Chain margin improvement and Funding the Growth Programs.

  • Partners with engineering to identify and develop automation solutions

  • Acts as a functional resource and logistics subject matter expert, providing support on task forces, acquisition studies, and major project support.

  • Accountable for adhering to CP and governmental guidelines
    related to EOHS, Quality and Regulatory policies. Issues appropriate corporate communications regarding Situation Alerts.

  Function-Specific Competencies

  • Understands the relationship planning, logistics, and manufacturing processes have on material and conversion cost

  • Knows the handling and storage requirements for finished goods

  • Promotes safety awareness and safe behavior

  • Develops contingency plans and strategies for any business interruption

  • Seeks input from internal and external customers about their needs and expectations to continually improve Logistics

  • Exploits data and information to identify and measure potential improvements

  • Facilitates sharing of ideas, knowledge, and best practices to improve Logistics processes and solve problems

  • Works to standardize best practices around Global Logistics

  Cross-Functional Competencies

  • Knows the diverse global markets logistics

  • Factors competitive trends into investment and operating decisions

  • Leads Supply Chain operations effectively in diverse cultural environments

  • Focuses on the business with a Supply Chain perspective, seeing the Global Logistics as an integral component of the whole business

  • Networks with Category Supply Chain and business partners to drive joint identification and alignment of goals

  • Leverages knowledge of logistics suppliers to meet the needs of consumers and the trade

  • Understands the interrelationships of the five supply chain processes: plan, source, make, deliver and product commercialization, with respect to overall performance

  • Applies data and information to balance the various KPIs for optimizing Logistics performance

  • Uses Supply Chain data and analytical tools effectively including SAP and Business Warehouse

  • Exploits modeling tools and techniques to optimize sourcing and distribution systems

  • Displays a net corporate benefit mentality when making decisions

  • Provides continuous insights on costs and cost drivers to other business and Supply Chain partners

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor or technical degree

  • 10+ years Supply Chain experience,with at least 5 years Logistics Management experience

  • Logistics systems and process basic knowledge.

  • Strong leadership & engagement skills, experience of developing & implementing strategies in Global organizations

  • Ability to drive change across a Global Operation

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • 3PL management

  • Financial knowledge & understanding of logistics costs impact to the P&L

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MBA
  • Warehouse operations experience
  • SAP experience
  • International experience/assignment

  
  Compensation and Benefits
  Salary Range $222,000.00 - $248,000.00 USD
  
  Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
  
  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
  • Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
  • Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
  • Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
  • Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

  
  Our Commitment to Sustainability
  With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
  
  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
  
  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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
  
  For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
  
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• About the company

  Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.

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