What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Leader position at Colgate-Palmolive?
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174462 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Join a global supply chain powerhouse as our Warehouse Operations Lead ready to step directly into the center hub of our logistics operations. As our Warehouse Operations Lead, you will have a direct impact to drive the success of our logistics network by translating high level supply chain strategy into flawless, ground level execution in close collaboration with third parties. This role is for a resilient, proactive professional with end-to-end perspective who welcomes the complexity of the warehouse environment, possesses the fortitude to resolve operational bottlenecks, and thrives in pursuing excellence in efficiency and service delivery balance.
Your Day to Day, and The Future:
End to End Third Party Logistics Operations Orchestration
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $137,000.00 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 employee's 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 people—developing 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.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Job Number #174462 - Piscataway, New Jersey, 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Join a global supply chain powerhouse as our Warehouse Operations Lead ready to step directly into the center hub of our logistics operations. As our Warehouse Operations Lead, you will have a direct impact to drive the success of our logistics network by translating high level supply chain strategy into flawless, ground level execution in close collaboration with third parties. This role is for a resilient, proactive professional with end-to-end perspective who welcomes the complexity of the warehouse environment, possesses the fortitude to resolve operational bottlenecks, and thrives in pursuing excellence in efficiency and service delivery balance.
Your Day to Day, and The Future:
End to End Third Party Logistics Operations Orchestration
- Take accountability for the end to end operational flow from inbound logistics to order fulfillment and on-time outbound loading across all assigned third party logistical operated network
- Oversee all warehouse related electronic data interchange transactions between WMS and SAP to deliver excellence in inventory management, systems integrity and superior quality controls
- Serve as the primary escalation point for major real time operational issues and bottlenecks, keeping the logistics operations flow steady and synchronized when challenges arise
- Design and enforce standard operating procedures, quality benchmarks, and robust onboarding metrics to ensure execution excellence and continuous improvement
- Deliver comprehensive governance over networking capital by minimizing the exposure to Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory through enhanced analytics and strong collaboration with cross-functional partners team protecting health of the P&L
- Lead comprehensive, wall to wall physical inventory counts across all facilities, partnering directly with 3PLs and Corporate Finance and Audit, to safeguard stock valuation and minimize variance
- Partner directly with third party logistics providers to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and exceed Right First Time operational goals
- Analyze complex performance data to remove unnecessary costs, boost throughput, and integrate innovative technology into the operation
- Spearhead cross-functional strategic initiatives, including complex WMS/SAP system implementations, facility upgrades, and process reengineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline
- 6 years of experience within Supply Chain, Warehousing, or Transportation Logistics
- A proven track record of managing high volume third party logistics providers and driving measurable operational turnarounds
- Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to orchestrate complex operations under tight timelines
- High proficiency in SAP, Enterprise WMS, and advanced data visualization tools (Google Suite, Google Data Studio/Looker)
- Problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize massive, complex datasets into actionable executive insights
- Robust relationship management expertise, specifically regarding contract management, SLA enforcement, and strategic vendor negotiations
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $137,000.00 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 employee's 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 people—developing 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.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
Salary : $109,600 - $137,000