Distribution Strategy Lead - Piscataway, NJ
About The Position
Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Distribution Strategy Lead to translate supply chain strategy into operational execution across its third-party logistics network. The role oversees logistics from inbound operations through order fulfillment and on-time outbound loading, and works closely with third-party providers to maintain effective warehouse operations, inventory controls, and service delivery. The Distribution Strategy Lead serves as an escalation point for operational issues, establishes operating standards and quality benchmarks, and supports financial governance by reducing slow-moving and obsolete inventory. The position also leads physical inventory counts and continuous improvement efforts, including performance analysis, technology integration, strategic projects, system implementations, facility upgrades, and process reengineering. The role is onsite in Piscataway, New Jersey. The 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 record managing high-volume third-party logistics providers and driving measurable operational turnarounds.
- Demonstrated project management experience and ability to orchestrate 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, including synthesizing complex datasets into actionable executive insights.
- Relationship management expertise in contract management, SLA enforcement, and strategic vendor negotiations.
Responsibilities
- Take accountability for end-to-end operational flow, from inbound logistics through order fulfillment and on-time outbound loading, across assigned third-party logistics facilities.
- Oversee warehouse-related EDI 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 physical inventory counts across facilities, working with third-party logistics providers, Corporate Finance, and Audit to safeguard stock valuation and minimize variance.
- 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
- Discretionary bonuses may be available to salaried employees.
- 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
