Colgate Palmolive

Sr. Specialist, Quality Data Analytics

Colgate Palmolive$97K — $137K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields like STEM or Computer Science
  • 4+ years of ERP Data Management or Data Analytics experience, or 2+ years with a Master's
  • Experience in data analytics and/or AI computing platforms
  • Proven ability to create actionable strategies from data trends

Responsibilities

  • Maintain master data integrity for ingredient and finished product specifications in SAP
  • Develop AI-enabled systems to detect process anomalies and implement solutions
  • Design actionable data models from ERP and laboratory information for Quality teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product formulations
  • Create automated dashboards for plant leadership and stakeholders to enhance data-driven decisions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Minimum of 15 vacation or PTO days and 13 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with local laws
Full Job Description
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175321 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

The Sr. Specialist for Quality Data Analytics maintains master data integrity within the ERP system for ingredient and finished product specifications while building AI-enabled early-warning systems to detect process anomalies. You will design well-documented data models that integrate ERP and laboratory information systems to trigger risk-mitigating actions across cross-functional teams. This role is vital for bridging technical datasets with operational excellence, providing automated dashboards and insights that ensure manufacturing-ready formulations and robust production monitoring.

Responsibilities
  • SAP Data Governance: Maintains master data integrity for ingredient and finished product specifications (PDM & HUP) and leads the extraction and cleaning of quality data from SAP S4/ECC tables.
  • Manufacturing Intelligence: Develops AI-enabled early-warning systems to identify process anomalies, leveraging automated alerts to lead cross-functional teams in implementing timely risk-mitigating actions.
  • Data Engineering: Designs and aggregates complex manufacturing datasets from ERP and laboratory information systems into documented, actionable data models for the Quality organization.
  • Cross-Functional Integration: Partners with Product Development, Procurement, and Analytical Services to ensure seamless nutrient data flow and provides insights to optimize product formulations for manufacturing consistency.
  • Reporting & Visualization: Builds automated dashboards to communicate technical SAP-derived trends and analytical findings to plant leadership and non-technical stakeholders to drive a culture of data-informed excellence.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Computer Science or any other related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in ERP Data Management or Data Analytics or 2 + years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
  • Experience building or working within data analytics and/or AI computing platforms.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing actionable strategies from data-driven trends and potential quality issues.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or Professional Certification in Data Analytics or Data Engineering.
  • Understanding of food or pet food production facilities and associated Quality Assurance programs.
  • Advanced proficiency with data transformation and modern AI tools.
  • Familiarity with SAP PDM or SAP HUP.
  • Acute focus on data integrity, specifically understanding how data errors in SAP translate to nutritional imbalances in final products.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $97,000.00 - $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.

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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.

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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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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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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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