Manager, GSC Logistics Systems

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO (minimum 15 days)

15 holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ seeks a Manager, GSC Logistics Systems to lead the global logistics digital roadmap and drive end-to-end supply chain technology strategy.

You will partner with GPOs, implement SAP S/4HANA logistics modules, manage EDI/API integrations, and develop executive dashboards using BI tools, while promoting process excellence and organizational adoption.

Hybrid role with travel up to 10% and relocation assistance within the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years managing logistics and supply chain systems in global environments.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA (EWM/WMS, TM) and EDI/API architectures.
• Experience with BI tools and executive KPI dashboards.
• Strong PM skills and ability to present to C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead global logistics digital roadmap and alignment with end-to-end goals.
• Develop business cases and evaluate technology with GPOs.
• Drive warehouse automation and SAP S/4HANA integration.
• Govern B2B integrations with carriers and 3PLs.
• Ensure cybersecurity, governance, and audit readiness.
• Act as SME for logistics data and KPIs; support continuous improvement.

Skills

5+ years experience

Global logistics

Executive presentations

Project management (PM)

Analytics

End-to-end supply chain

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

EDI/API

Power BI

Snowflake/Sigma/Domo

Jira/Asana/MS Project

Canva/Google Slides

Python/Google Apps Script/Power Automate

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Manager, GSC Logistics Systems

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/30/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176321 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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.

Responsibilities

• Digital Roadmap & Strategy: Orchestrate and implement the global logistics digital roadmap, aligning technology investments with end-to-end supply chain goals and fiscal objectives.
• Business Case & Solution Scouting: Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to build business cases, evaluate emerging technology, and maintain executive-level stakeholder alignment.
• Warehouse Automation: Drive the functional strategy, design, and SAP S/4HANA integration for warehouse automation technologies (e.g., AS/RS, AGVs/AMRs, etc.) to optimize throughput and inventory accuracy.
• Logistics Partner Integration: Lead the governance and deployment of B2B integration standards (EDI and real-time APIs) with carriers, 3PLs, and freight forwarders for automated tendering, tracking, and milestone visibility.
• Third-Party Cybersecurity & Compliance: Partner with IT Security to enforce cybersecurity standards and encryption across external connections, mitigating supply chain data risks.
• Process Governance & Audit: Ensure system solutions adhere to globally defined business processes, data governance standards, and internal control/audit requirements.
• Analytics & Performance: Serve as the functional SME for logistics data, supporting reporting and analytics for freight spend, carrier performance, and key operational KPIs.
• Production Support & Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with IT to manage incident escalations, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement continuous process improvements.

Though primarily centered on process excellence and functional mastery, this position necessates a technical depth and a minimum of 5 years of professional background in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Systems.
• 5+ years of experience in managing logistics and supply chain systems, with proven execution in global environments.
• Must have at least 3 years hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (specifically EWM/WMS and TM modules) or equivalent ERP ecosystems, and EDI/API architectures.
• Experience with business intelligence/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud), ability to build governance dashboards and executive KPIs using Snowflake, Sigma, or Domo.
• Proven mastery of project management software (Jira, Asana, MS Project) and delivery frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, SAP ACTIVATE).
• Delivers compelling, C-suite presentations (Canva, Google Slides) that translate complex technical roadmaps into strategic business decisions.
• Ability to look at E2E flows and identify where a process change is a better solution than a system customization.
• A proven ability to drive cultural shifts and sustained adoption of new processes across the supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: An advanced degree (MBA) or professional certificate (CPM or CPSM or Project Management).
• AI Automation & Scripting: Practical experience applying AI platforms (e.g., Google Gemini, Gemini Notebook / NotebookLM) alongside low-code or scripting environments (e.g., Python, Google Apps Script, Power Automate) to automate workflow documentation, build lightweight data pipeline scripts, and analyze complex logistics logs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability coverage
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours)
• 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments.

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, color, 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.

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