CBS Foreign Trade & Imports Analyst

Colgate-Palmolive; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an experienced Foreign Trade & Imports Analyst to oversee end-to-end international freight planning across regional supply chains in Mexico City. You will optimize shipments, select carriers, ensure routing guide compliance, and track performance to safeguard on-time delivery.

The role requires coordinating with ocean carriers, brokers, forwarders, and internal teams to resolve customs bottlenecks and improve cross-border service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 2+ years in international freight coordination or logistics.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and customs processes.
• Experience with SAP or TMS and Excel.
• Advanced English for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• International Freight Optimization & Tendering.
• Carrier Performance & Milestone Tracking.
• Cross-Border & Customs Operations Coordination.
• Transit Risk & Exception Management.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment.
• Continuous Process Improvement in CBS logistics.

Skills

English proficiency

Incoterms knowledge

Freight coordination

Carrier management

Cross-border logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

TMS

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177128 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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.

Role Summary

The Foreign Trade & Imports Analyst oversees end-to-end international freight planning and execution across regional supply chains. This role is responsible for shipment consolidation, carrier selection, routing guide compliance, and active track-and-trace operations to safeguard on-time delivery (OTD). Acting as a critical operational liaison, the position collaborates closely with ocean carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal manufacturing, distribution, and Order-to-Invoice (O2I) teams to resolve customs/transit bottlenecks and elevate cross-border logistics service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• International Freight Optimization & Tendering: Execute international shipment consolidation, modal selection, and load tendering via Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in strict adherence to contractual routing guides.

• Carrier Performance & Milestone Tracking: Direct daily track-and-trace workflows across global logistics providers, tracking core service metrics (tender acceptance, on-time pickup, and on-time delivery) to drive carrier accountability.

• Cross-Border & Customs Operations Coordination: Partner with ocean carriers, forwarders, customs agents, and local drayage providers to ensure timely shipping documentation, export/import clearances, and compliant border crossings.

• Transit Risk & Exception Management: Detect supply chain disruptions, transit delays, and port/border congestion in real time, executing agile rerouting and contingency plans while keeping Supply Planning (SNP) and Plants informed.

• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with Order-to-Invoice (O2I), Warehousing, and Manufacturing teams to balance container flows, avoid port demurrage/detention costs, and maintain delivery window accuracy.

• Continuous Process Improvement: Analyze transit lead times, freight variances, and operational exceptions to eliminate administrative friction and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across CBS logistics.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 2+ years in international freight coordination, transportation planning, or import/export logistics operations.

• Trade & Logistics Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and customs processes.

• Systems & Platforms: Hands-on experience withTMS (Transportation Management Systems) or SAP, along with intermediate-to-advanced use of Excel or Google Sheets.

• Languages: Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written) for international cross-functional collaboration and carrier management.

Desired Qualifications

• Business Intelligence & Analytics: Experience creating logistics tracking dashboards and KPI reports using Power BI, Domo, or Looker Studio.

• Carrier Negotiation & Influence: Proven interpersonal and negotiation capabilities to resolve operational deadlocks and manage vendor relationships.

• Leadership & Culture Alignment: Demonstrated agility, proactive cross-functional communication, and alignment with corporate leadership principles (LIFT).

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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

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