Supply Network Design Associate

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #163577 - 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 valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.**Supply Network Design Associate****The Supply Network Design Associate is responsible for the implementation, and management of a defined category sourcing strategy for the North America division. This role encompasses both existing and new products. Tasks include the support on leading regional capacities and leverage global resources to measure and improve cost efficiency. The Associate will seek opportunities for improved product sourcing, resiliency plans, support model network strategies, and co- lead Funding the Growth Program.****The role communicates with end-to-end supply chain functions, collaborating with regional and global teams in Marketing, Packaging, Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Customer Services, and Logistics.****Core Responsibilities:****Lead Funding the Growth (FTG) Program**+ **Lead the NA divisional FTG program, aligning with the strategic framework to identify and drive savings opportunities through product sourcing, operational efficiencies, simplification, and Reimagined initiatives.**+ **Collaborate with functional project leaders across various departments to identify, validate, and ensure the timely implementation of validated cost-saving initiatives**+ **Co-facilitate with the finance team to capture and organize data on regional savings projects. Create comprehensive reports and present to collaborators, providing insights into the savings achieved through various projects. Provide annual training to teach and reinforce fundamentals of the FTG program****Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency:**+ **Development and implementation of process improvements in data analysis, reporting, and communication.**+ **Enhance processes to improve operational efficiency and information accuracy.**+ **Compile reports and Key Performance Indicators critical metrics for efficient monitoring and global reporting.****Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Optimization:**+ **Develop and support cost-effective sourcing strategies for both existing and new products, ensuring alignment with commercial needs and incorporating local and global in-house and co-manufacturer sites to deliver exceptional service quality. Actively participate in sourcing studies and coordinate product launches to ensure smooth startups and timely supply.****Budget and Mid-Year Review**+ **Ensure that key assumptions and calculations for production volume are consistently applied and aligned across all relevant processes, while maintaining close coordination with key team members to validate and refine the assumptions.****Capacity and Resiliency Management:**+ **Review medium to long-term demand patterns for plant and category to ensure adequate capacity and capability in the supply chain.****Required Qualifications:**+ **Bachelors Degree in a technical or economics-related field (e.g., engineering, logistics, supply chain, procurement, R&D, etc)**+ **2+ years of experience in Supply Chain OR related fields. Encompassing areas such as industrial engineering, planning, sourcing, production, procurement, demand planning, inventory management, and/or distribution.**+ **Broad understanding of Supply Chain management challenges and how data can help address them.**+ **Strong skills and genuine interest in systems, data, and analytics.**+ **Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams.****Preferred Qualifications:**+ **Solid understanding of sophisticated analytical and reporting tools (e.g., SmartSheets, Minitab, Google Data Studio, Tableau, Domo, Power BI or similar).**+ **Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, and Docs).**+ **Previous experience using SAP for various business processes.**+ **Experience with databases and proficiency in SQL language.****Compensation and Benefits**Salary Range $91,200.00 - $128,000.00 USDPay 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.**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. 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