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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 Logis