Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.
Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.
We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.
A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or 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: Logistics Excellence Manager
Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 11/11/25
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #170346 - Overland Park, Kansas, 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.
Job Summary:
Our Global Logistics Excellence Manager will help to carve out the future of our global supply chain by driving strategic transformation across our worldwide logistics network! Influencing global efficiency, you will lead critical projects focused on operational improvements, global process standardization, network simplification and the implementation of cutting-edge warehouse and transportation automation and supporting technologies. This is also your chance to directly impact our bottom line and long-term sustainability by building the next generation of logistics systems and processes for Hills.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement major global systems projects, serving as the logistics expert for Software (WMS, YMS, TMS, etc) enhancements and process standardization across all regions.
• Drive the execution of the strategic Reimagine Supply Chain initiatives, specifically focusing on the adoption of global warehouse automation, digital tools, and robotics to optimize efficiency.
• Create and facilitate Divisional Logistics best practices, including conducting regular knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure consistent, high-performing global logistics standards.
• Manage and deliver global logistics continuous improvement and cost efficiency projects across warehouse, transportation, and eCommerce operations, ensuring robust tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate strategically with global 3PL providers and internal finance/regional logistics teams to negotiate tenders, manage relationships, and identify innovative, system-enabled solutions
• Own global Inventory and SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) KPIs, collaborating with regional teams to ensure adherence to the Always Fit Process for continuous inventory optimization.
• Partner with Finance and regional operations to reconcile operational and financial inventory reports, ensuring data accuracy and supporting financial control.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Systems, or a closely related technical/analytical field.
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain or logistics experience, with significant experience in driving large-scale logistics systems implementation and improvement (e.g., WMS, TMS, YMS and ERP logistics modules), warehouse and transportation process improvements (eg: piece picking, D2C, Truck Utilization, TLB), WH storage densification, Logistics Network design and Logistics transformational initiatives.
Proven proficiency in using data and analytical tools to assess and execute process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in leading or significantly contributing to logistics systems and process projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Experience with warehouse automation, robotics, or other digital supply chain transformations. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the proven ability to influence and drive change across diverse global stakeholders.

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, leveraging platforms like SAP/BI, Domo, or Snowflake to inform strategic decisions.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $104,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.
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