Distribution Strategy Lead - Piscataway, NJ
About The Position
The Distribution Strategy Lead drives the success of Colgate-Palmolive’s logistics network by translating supply chain strategy into operational execution in collaboration with third-party logistics providers. The role oversees end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, resolves operational bottlenecks, and balances efficiency with service delivery. The position is responsible for operational and financial governance, including warehouse procedures and quality benchmarks, inventory controls, physical inventory counts, and efforts to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory. It also partners with logistics providers on workflow optimization and leads cross-functional projects such as WMS/SAP implementations, facility upgrades, and process reengineering. The role is based on-site in Piscataway, New Jersey. The stated salary range is $109,600 to $137,000 USD. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for executive-level roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Warehousing, or Transportation Logistics.
- Proven track record managing high-volume third-party logistics providers and driving measurable operational turnarounds.
- Demonstrated project management experience and ability to coordinate complex operations under tight timelines.
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency in SAP, enterprise WMS, and advanced data visualization tools such as Google Suite and Google Data Studio/Looker.
- Problem-solving ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into actionable executive insights.
- Relationship management expertise in contract management, SLA enforcement, and strategic vendor negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end operational flows across assigned third-party logistics networks, from inbound logistics through order fulfillment and on-time outbound loading.
- Oversee warehouse electronic data interchange transactions between WMS and SAP to support inventory management, systems integrity, and quality controls.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for major real-time operational issues and bottlenecks.
- Design and enforce standard operating procedures, quality benchmarks, and onboarding metrics.
- Govern working capital by reducing exposure to slow-moving and obsolete inventory through analytics and cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead wall-to-wall physical inventory counts across facilities in partnership with third-party logistics providers, Corporate Finance, and Audit.
- Partner with third-party logistics providers to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and achieve Right First Time operational goals.
- Analyze performance data to reduce costs, increase throughput, and integrate technology into operations.
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, including WMS/SAP implementations, facility upgrades, and process reengineering.
Benefits
- Eligible salaried employees may receive discretionary bonuses.
- Profit-sharing may be available to salaried employees.
- Long-term incentives may be available for executive-level roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
