Packaging Data Specialist

Colgate; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,508 - 41,263; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Mexico is seeking a detail-focused Packaging Data Specialist to own SAP master data, BOMs, and ECNs across packaging components and SKUs.

You will collaborate with manufacturing plants, co-packers, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data, quality compliance, and timely product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years experience in packaging development, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Practical experience with SAP and workspace platforms (Google Workspace / Microsoft).
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Master Data & SAP Management: Own the creation and continuous maintenance of master data in SAP for new and existing SKUs, packaging components, raw material consumptions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Engineering Change Control: Execute Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) in SAP for packaging component replacements and SKU updates, maintaining clear cross-functional alignment and notifications.
• Workflow Automation & Tracking: Design and maintain tracking workflows in systems like AODocs to streamline new packaging components, WIPs, and system-wide data updates.
• Cross-Functional & External Coordination: Partner with Master Data teams, manufacturing plants, Co-Packers, and Co-Manufacturers (CoMan) to ensure accurate system setups and project milestone delivery.
• Quality & Standard Compliance: Adhere strictly to quality standards spanning technology transfer, product design, process validation, labeling, vendor management, and corrective actions (CAPA).

Skills

Packaging development

SAP

Google Workspace / Microsoft

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#174851 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, 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.

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about data precision, packaging systems, and cross-functional execution? As our Packaging Data Specialist, you will own the planning, control, and maintenance of SAP master data across multiple categories, ensuring flawless product launches and formula updates. You will act as a key technical orchestrator—managing Bill of Materials (BOMs), executing Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs), and configuring workflows across manufacturing plants, co-packers, and co-manufacturers. If you thrive on keeping complex data ecosystems aligned, enforcing quality compliance, and driving seamless product rollouts, this role offers an ideal stage to elevate your career!

Core Responsibilities

• Master Data & SAP Management: Own the creation and continuous maintenance of master data in SAP for new and existing SKUs, packaging components, raw material consumptions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Engineering Change Control: Execute Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) in SAP for packaging component replacements and SKU updates, maintaining clear cross-functional alignment and notifications.

• Workflow Automation & Tracking: Design and maintain tracking workflows in systems like AODocs to streamline new packaging components, WIPs, and system-wide data updates.

• Cross-Functional & External Coordination: Partner with Master Data teams, manufacturing plants, Co-Packers, and Co-Manufacturers (CoMan) to ensure accurate system setups and project milestone delivery.

• Quality & Standard Compliance: Adhere strictly to quality standards spanning technology transfer, product design, process validation, labeling, vendor management, and corrective actions (CAPA).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or a highly related field.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in packaging development, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.

• Practical experience working with SAP and workspace platforms (Google Workspace / Microsoft).

• Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical background or familiarity with industrial design, plastics transformation methods, materials testing, and printing/decoration techniques.

• Solid understanding of project management principles, basic statistics, and financial project evaluation.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage cross-category workflows and multiple stakeholder dependencies simultaneously.

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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