Manager, Logistics

Colgate-Palmolive; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Logistics to lead the Selangor hub operations, coordinating outbound logistics, co-packing, and financial administration across CPPJ and Ceva interfaces. The role requires strong leadership, and a focus on process improvements for timely delivery to retailers and distributors.

You will drive daily reconciliation, SAP-based issue resolution, and ensure EHS compliance while collaborating with Marketing and Supply Planners to optimize cost and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent.
• Experience in Customer Service, Logistics Operations, Demand/Supply Planning, Purchasing or Global Supply Chain collaboration desirable.
• Strong leadership experience in an multinational company and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound logistics for CPPJ and supervise associates, ensuring KPIs are met.
• Perform STO reconciliation and SAP error resolution for CPPJ outbound and Ceva inbound EDI.
• Oversee co-packing operations, vendor management, and cost tracking.
• Drive EHS standards, compliance, and process improvement across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176081 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

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.

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

As the Manager - Logistics, you will be responsible for leading the Colgate Palmolive South ASEAN Hub (Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Indonesia) logistics strategy to ensure effective and efficient delivery to our Global and Local retailers and distributors with cross functional collaborations.

Logistics & Plant Operations

• Serve as the main contact for CPPJ outbound logistics, supervising associates, resolving cross-functional issues, and approving 3PL shuttling KPIs by monitoring greater than 5 daily loads on the floor.
• Perform daily STO reconciliation by matching receiving status against original STOs, and monitor accuracy by resolving SAP errors for CPPJ outbound and Ceva inbound EDI.
• Manage CHEP pallets via daily empty pallet monitoring and monthly loss/gain reconciliation to prevent plant disruption, and oversee Goods Receipt (GR) for TBCN returns from Ceva to CPPJ.
• Arrange CPPJ logistics area maintenance, drive process improvements, and conduct weekly plant walkabout audits.

Co-Packing & Vendor Management

• Oversee daily internal and external co-packing operations (including staff sales/free products) by negotiating cost structures, liaising with Marketing and Supply Planners and holding Weekly copacking meetings.
• Lead promo banding and perpetual co-packing projects by coordinating with Packaging, Procurement, and Supply Planners.
• Responsible for copacking cost calculation, PO issuances and copacking SKU master data.
• Conduct site visits for capacity studies, process sustainability, and quality inspections.
• Ensure full vendor compliance by tracking performance and conducting co-packer audits and due diligence.
• Track monthly co-packing costs for labor and packing materials.
• Deliver FTG (Funding The Growth) savings targets on customization.

Workforce & Financial Administration

• Manage union workers' performance, arrange weekly shift schedules and overtime, and update the Kronos Time Clocking system daily for overtime claim submissions.
• Process Ariba PO creation, including Goods Receipts (GR) and error resolution, for Co-packing materials.
• Perform daily STO reconciliation by matching receiving status against original STOs, and monitor accuracy by resolving SAP errors for CPPJ outbound and Ceva inbound EDI.
• Responsible for Co-packing cost calculation.

EHS & Compliance

• Act as the EHS Standard Owner for the yard and material handling equipment, ensuring all EHS standards are actively updated and complied with.
• Comply with all general company policies and standards, performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Relevant work experience with prior experience in Customer Service, Logistics Operations, Demand/Supply Planning, Purchasing or Global Supply Chain collaboration are desirable
• Leadership experience in a Multinational Company (MNC) setup
• Excellent communication skills (both internally & externally) and analytical are a must
• SAP experience is highly recommended /Utilization of Supply Chain system, data, tools using SAP

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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.

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