Colgate Palmolive

Manager, GSC Logistics Systems

Colgate Palmolive • $109K — $155K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Systems.
  • 5+ years in managing logistics and supply chain systems in global environments.
  • 3+ years hands-on with SAP S/4HANA (EWM/WMS and TM) or equivalent ERP.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud) for dashboard creation.
  • Mastery of project management software (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and delivery frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, SAP ACTIVATE).
  • Ability to create strategic C-suite presentations that translate technical information effectively.
  • Proven capability in driving process changes and cultural shifts across supply chains.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate and implement the global logistics digital roadmap to align technology with supply chain goals.
  • Partner with Global Process Owners to build business cases and maintain stakeholder alignment.
  • Drive the strategy and design for SAP S/4HANA integration in warehouse automation technologies.
  • Lead B2B integration standards deployment for automated tendering and tracking with logistics partners.
  • Enforce cybersecurity standards with IT Security to mitigate supply chain data risks.
  • Ensure system solutions adhere to defined business processes and internal controls.
  • Support logistics data reporting and analytics for freight spend and operational KPIs.
  • Collaborate with IT for incident management and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Basic life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Paid sick leave adjusted per local laws.
Full Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176321 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

The Manager, GSC Logistics Systems is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and optimizing processes and systems that enable transportation and warehousing operations. With a primary focus on SAP S/4HANA (WMS/EWM and TM) and integrated data & analytics platforms, this role serves as a key liaison between global and regional business stakeholders and IT to ensure logistics processes systems are robust, stable, efficient, and aligned with enterprise strategic goals.

Responsiblities:

  • Digital Roadmap & Strategy: Orchestrate and implement the global logistics digital roadmap, aligning technology investments with end-to-end supply chain goals and fiscal objectives.
  • Business Case & Solution Scouting: Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to build business cases, evaluate emerging technology, and maintain executive-level stakeholder alignment.
  • Warehouse Automation: Drive the functional strategy, design, and SAP S/4HANA integration for warehouse automation technologies (e.g., AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, etc.) to optimize throughput and inventory accuracy.
  • Logistics Partner Integration: Lead the governance and deployment of B2B integration standards (EDI and real-time APIs) with carriers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders for automated tendering, tracking, and milestone visibility.
  • Third-Party Cybersecurity & Compliance: Partner with IT Security to enforce cybersecurity standards and encryption across external connections, mitigating supply chain data risks.
  • Process Governance & Audit: Ensure system solutions adhere to globally defined business processes, data governance standards, and internal control/audit requirements.
  • Analytics & Performance: Serve as the functional SME for logistics data, supporting reporting and analytics for freight spend, carrier performance, and key operational KPIs.
  • Production Support & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with IT to manage incident escalations, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement continuous process improvements.


Though primarily centered on process excellence and functional mastery, this position necessitates a technical depth and a minimum of 5 years of professional background in the field.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in managing logistics and supply chain systems, with proven execution in global environments.
  • Must have at least 3 years hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (specifically EWM/WMS and TM modules) or equivalent ERP ecosystems, and EDI/API architectures,
  • Experience with business intelligence/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud), ability to build governance dashboards and executive KPIs using Snowflake, Sigma, or Domo.
  • Proven mastery of project management software (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and delivery frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, SAP ACTIVATE.
  • Delivers compelling, C-suite presentations (Canva, Google Slides) that translate complex technical roadmaps into strategic business decisions.
  • Ability to look at E2E flows and identify where a process change is a better solution than a system customization.
  • A proven ability to drive cultural shifts and sustained adoption of new processes across the supply chain.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications: An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certificate (CPM or CPSM or Project Management).
  • AI Automation & Scripting: Practical experience applying AI platforms (e.g., Google Gemini, Gemini Notebook / NotebookLM) alongside low-code or scripting environments (e.g., Python, Google Apps Script, Power Automate) to automate workflow documentation, build lightweight data pipeline scripts, and analyze complex logistics logs.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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.

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About Colgate Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company (Colgate) is a consumer products company whose products are marketed in over 200 countries and territories throughout the world. It operates in two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Oral Care business products include Colgate Total, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, Colgate Max Fresh, Colgate Optic White, and Colgate Luminous White toothpastes, Colgate 360° manual toothbrushes and Colgate and Colgate Plax mouth rinses. Colgate's Oral Care business also includes dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and oral health professionals. Its Personal Care products also include Palmolive, Softsoap and Sanex brand shower gels, Palmolive, Irish Spring, and Protex bar soaps and Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick and Sanex deodorants and antiperspirants. It sells liquid hand soap under the Palmolive, Protex and Softsoap brands. Colgate, through its Hill's Pet Nutrition segment (Hill's), manufactures pet nutrition products for dogs and cats.

Colgate-Palmolive Careers

Join the vibrant team at Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in oral care, personal care, and pet nutrition, where innovation, leadership, and care converge to create outstanding job opportunities. At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to offering more than just employment; we are dedicated to providing a platform where careers flourish and talents shine.

Work You’ll Do

At Colgate-Palmolive, every position is a chance to enhance global health and well-being. Whether you're involved in product development, marketing, finance, or technology, you'll contribute to projects that touch lives worldwide. Our team's diversity and commitment to inclusive leadership help foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives lead to dynamic solutions.

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Join a company renowned for innovation and set your career on a trajectory of growth and discovery. Colgate-Palmolive is the perfect place to challenge your skills and expand your horizons. Here, innovation isn't just another buzzword—it's a practical part of how we approach solutions and processes to improve the lives of our consumers.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our culture is all about collaboration and teamwork. At Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll work alongside professionals who are leaders in their fields, united by a common goal to make every day better for people around the globe. Our team is supported by robust diversity training programs that enhance understanding and drive innovation.

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With a multitude of career paths and job opportunities at all levels, Colgate-Palmolive empowers you to tailor your career journey. From internships to leadership roles, every career stage at Colgate-Palmolive is supported by extensive training and professional development opportunities, ensuring that your career aspirations have no limits.

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Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Colgate-Palmolive offers a range of opportunities. Explore positions that match your skills and interests through our job portal. We are continuously hiring and looking for curious, creative, and driven individuals to join our team.

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Learn more about Colgate Palmolive
Size
33,800 employees
Market Cap
$66.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1806
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$16.4 billion
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