Senior Manager : Supply Network Design & Operations , Manual Tooth Brush

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Network Design & Operations, MTB, to lead global supply network strategies for manual toothbrushes, drive cost optimization, and align with FTG and MYR processes. This role requires collaboration with marketing, R&D, engineering, packaging, and Finance to ensure robust supply solutions.

You will manage capacity planning, contingency development, and capital strategy while driving continuous improvement in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of relevant experience with a Masters/MBA degree.
• Strong Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development management: support from development to manufacturing execution of all new projects for manual toothbrush; coordinate with cross-functional teams and establish launch timelines.
• Product Sourcing: help develop global sourcing strategies to lower cost while meeting commercial needs.
• Capacity Management: maintain global capacity reports to ensure adequate capacity for growth and contingency planning.
• Funding the Growth (FTG): identify global savings opportunities through sourcing, materials transition, and simplification initiatives; collaborate with plants and packaging.
• Capital Investment Strategy: align capacity planning with capital requirements and secure funds.
• Continuous Improvement: drive improvements within NetOps and cross-functional areas and implement solutions.
• Align with policies: ensure adherence to all policies and standards.

Skills

Strong Project Management

Good Analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Master's/MBA degree

Tools

SAP Proficiency

Job description

Senior Manager : Supply Network Design & Operations , Manual Tooth Brush Job Alerts Link 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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Senior Manager : Supply Network Design & Operations , Manual Tooth Brush

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

Posting Start Date: 11/6/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176201 - 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.

Role Summary:

The Sr Manager, Supply Network Design & Operations, MTB is responsible for new product development, network strategy design, and global sourcing strategies for Manual Toothbrushes. This role is responsible for designing global supply network strategies to achieve optimal cost structures, leveraging manufacturing plants, driving Funding the Growth (FTG) program, leading Budget and Mid-Year Review (MYR) process alignments, and establishing robust supply chain contingency plans. In this role the key cross-functional partners include EOC Marketing, R&D, Global Engineering, Global Packaging, Division Net Ops teams, Regulatory & Quality, Procurement, and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• New Product Development management: Main support from development to manufacturing execution of all new projects for manual toothbrush , Collaborate with Business partners, Global cross functional teams, and Division E2E Supply Chain teams on global core innovations .Set priority for sourcing requirements (responsible for allocation, volume distribution across) Develop high-level product launch timeline inclusive of all sourcing and technical elements and oversee the implementation Develop and maintain a prioritization grid of Global New Products. Lead weekly calls to track all current and future projects.

• Product Sourcing: Support the development of Global Sourcing Strategies to deliver lower cost supply structure while aligning with the commercial needs.

• Capacity Management: Maintain Global Capacity Reports to provide updated information on each facility's short and long term capacity plans. Ensure Supply Chain sourcing plan provides adequate capacity and capability to support future business growth. Coordinate efforts to develop Supply Chain Contingency Plan that is actionable to avoid business disruption.

• Funding the Growth (FTG): Identify global savings opportunities for Manual Toothbrush through product sourcing, material transition and simplification initiatives. Work closely with Manufacturing Plants, EOC, R&D and Packaging for execution.

• Capital Investment Strategy: Align capacity planning and new product pipelines with capital requirements at Manufacturing sites , work together with GSC Engineering, to secure funds / CEB.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify within the scope of work of NetOps or other Cross Functional areas, solutions to be implemented (lead, get consensus and implement directly or indirectly).

• Alignment with policies: Aligning with all policies and standards and performing other relevant duties aligned with this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of relevant experience with a Masters/MBA degree.

• Strong Project Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Proficiency.

• Good Analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 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 based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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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