About this role
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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 Operational & Financial Governance 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 Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects 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