Continuous Improvement Analyst

Colgate-Palmolive; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive seeks a Continuous Improvement Analyst for CBS to drive end-to-end C2C automation and standardization. You will manage SAP scripting, UiPath RPA, and OCR technologies, collaborating with O2C teams and CBS Europa to implement improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in automation, strong SAP/Office data analytics skills, and fluent English. Hybrid role based in Mexico City with global process interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting/Finance/Business/Software/Data Analytics).
• 1+ year of hands-on experience building automation (SAP Gui Scripting, UiPath RPA, VBA, Google Apps Script, Java/JavaScript/Python).
• Fluent English communication (written and spoken).
• Experience in SAP environment, MS Office/Google Workspace, and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Automation & Process Optimization: lead C2C automation initiatives and OCR tech adoption.
• Solution Development & Maintenance: design and maintain automated tools and scripts (SAP Scripting, UiPath).
• Project Mgmt & Stakeholder Alignment: manage IT requirements and coordinate with O2C Global Process Owner.
• Governance & Best Practices: share learnings with CBS Europa and cross-functional streams.
• Capability Building & Support: train teams on new tools and enable self-sufficient problem solving.

Skills

Automation & process optimization

SAP Gui Scripting

UiPath RPA

VBA

Google Apps Script

Java

JavaScript

Python

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in General Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Instabase (OCR)

Google DataStudio

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177243 - 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

As the Continuous Improvement Analyst for CBS (Colgate Business Services) you will focus specifically on Picture the end to end Process for the Future on C2C Activities managing the solutions already designed and leading the new opportunities for Automation and standardization, based on SAP Scripting (VBA developments) and RPA tools designed on Uipath, OCR instances, and all the new applicable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Automation & Process Optimization: Serve as the primary point of contact for Credit to Cash (C2C) automation and standardization initiatives, continuously identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing OCR technologies.

• Solution Development & Maintenance: Lead the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of automated tools and scripts (SAP Scripting, UiPath RPA, and emerging technologies) while ensuring operational business continuity.

• Project Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Manage IT requirements, align deliverables with the Order to Cash (O2C) Global Process Owner, and act as a key technical interface for RPA developments.

• Governance & Best Practice Sharing: Coordinate available automation resources, adopt the FEED methodology, and actively share best practices with European shared service centers (CBS Europa) and cross-functional streams.

• Capability Building & Support: Deliver technical support and training on new tools to build self-directed teams capable of independent problem-solving and decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in General Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Work Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of hands‑on experience developing business automation solutions (such as SAP Gui Scripting, UiPath RPA, VBA, Google Apps Script, Java, JavaScript, or Python).

• Language Skills: Fluent English proficiency in both written and verbal communication.

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience working within an SAP environment, Microsoft Office / Google Workspace, and data analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specialized enterprise tools such as Instabase (OCR), Domo, Google DataStudio, or generative AI/LLM applications (e.g., ChatGPT).

• Practical knowledge of software development principles using languages like .NET or Java, along with data mining techniques.

• Proven project management skills and experience performing root‑cause analysis on complex process bottlenecks.

• Strong collaborative mindset, excellent stakeholder communication skills, and demonstrated team leadership principles.

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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