Warehouse Supervisor

Colgate Palmolive; Sur; On-site; COP 44,640,000 - 78,120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Materials Receiving Warehouse Supervisor in Cali, Colombia to lead receiving, putaway, and dispatch of raw materials and packaging. You will drive inventory control, optimize warehouse capacity, and ensure GMP/EHS compliance across multiple sites, plants, and copackers.

You will oversee shift leadership, labor relations, and the use of SAP WMS/EWM and DOMO dashboards to monitor real-time inventory and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of experience supervising operational teams in receiving warehouses, DCs, or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced use of ERP systems, specifically SAP (WMS/EWM modules, /SCWM/MON).
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (DOMO, Advanced Excel).
• Solid knowledge of GMP and EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations & Material Flow: Supervise the end-to-end receiving, putaway, inventory rotation, and timely dispatch of materials to manufacturing plants, copackers, and external subsidiaries.
• Team Leadership & Shift Governance: Manage daily shift schedules, manpower capacity, training, and operational assignments while fostering positive labor relations and resolving workforce concerns promptly.
• Safety, Quality & EHS Compliance: Lead daily warehouse walkthroughs, enforce GMP and EHS standards, oversee hazardous/flammable material storage, and manage Gensuite safety findings.
• Inventory Control & System Management: Monitor warehouse capacity, conduct cycle counts, manage controlled materials, and analyze real-time inventory flow using SAP WMS/EWM and DOMO reporting dashboards.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Inspect warehouse facilities, MHE, and storage systems, coordinating preventive maintenance and enforcing 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Team leadership

Labor relations

Inventory management

Data analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP (WMS/EWM)

DOMO

Advanced Excel

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176093 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

About The Role

Are you an operational warehouse leader with a track record of driving flawless inventory control and shop-floor execution? As our Materials Receiving Warehouse Supervisor, you will oversee the safe, high-quality, and efficient receiving, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and packaging across our warehouses, manufacturing plants, contract manufacturers, and copackers. Applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, you will lead shift operations, maintain strict compliance with EHS and Quality (GMP) standards, optimize warehouse capacity, and execute precise inventory management in SAP WMS/EWM. If you excel at team leadership, positive labor relations, and inventory rotation in a fast-paced environment, this position is an outstanding next step!

Core Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations & Material Flow: Supervise the end-to-end receiving, putaway, inventory rotation, and timely dispatch of materials to manufacturing plants, copackers, and external subsidiaries.
• Team Leadership & Shift Governance: Manage daily shift schedules, manpower capacity, training, and operational assignments while fostering positive labor relations and resolving workforce concerns promptly.
• Safety, Quality & EHS Compliance: Lead daily warehouse walkthroughs, enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and EHS standards, oversee hazardous/flammable material storage, and manage Gensuite safety findings.
• Inventory Control & System Management: Monitor warehouse capacity, conduct cycle counts, manage controlled materials, and analyze real-time inventory flow using SAP WMS/EWM and DOMO reporting dashboards.
• Equipment & Facility Maintenance: Inspect warehouse facilities, material handling equipment (MHE), and storage systems, coordinating preventive maintenance and enforcing pest control and 5S housekeeping routines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of experience supervising operational teams in receiving warehouses, distribution centers (DCs), or manufacturing environments.
• Advanced use of ERP systems, specifically SAP (WMS/EWM modules, transaction management such as /SCWM/MON).
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (DOMO, Advanced Excel).
• Solid knowledge of Quality (GMP) and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record in direct personnel leadership, shift scheduling, and conflict resolution on the shop floor.
• Experience coordinating external off-site storage facilities and managing logistics financial provisions.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills (interacting with Plant Operations, Suppliers, HR, and Quality teams).
• High analytical capacity for space utilization, bottleneck identification, and operational throughput optimization.

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, colour, 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.