VP, Global Applications - Supply Chain

Colgate•Piscataway, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Vice President, Global Supply Chain Applications, you will occupy a critical, high-visibility seat at the intersection of technology, strategy and operations. You are responsible for the strategic vision, delivery, and management of the digital ecosystem that powers our global supply chain. This is a dual-influence role: you will serve as a key member of both the IT Leadership Team and the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team. Your mission is to transform Colgate-Palmolive’s supply chain into a competitive advantage through modern architecture, data-driven insights, and a future-forward AI strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in CS, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance or related field
15+ years of experience in IT leadership, with a significant focus on Supply Chain systems in a large-scale, global manufacturing or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
Deep domain expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain processes (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver).
Strong understanding of modern ERPs, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and IoT in manufacturing.
A firm believer that "data is the new oil." You understand how to structure data for advanced analytics and how to leverage it for real-time decision-making.
You understand the practical application of Machine Learning and Generative AI in solving complex logistics and production challenges.
Proven ability to lead large-scale organizational change and digital shifts in a complex, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA
Highly collaborative and comfortable in a matrixed, global organization
Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure (disruptions, recalls, major system issues)
Orientation toward continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and measurable business outcomes (service, cost, inventory, sustainability)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year IT roadmap for Global Supply Chain that aligns with corporate growth objectives.
Balance 'keeping the lights on' with aggressive digital transformation.
Lead, mentor, and scale an extended global team of Supply Chain IT professionals, fostering a culture of agility, technical excellence, and business-first thinking.
Act as the primary bridge between Global Information Technology and Global Supply Chain operations.
Oversee the Supply Chain IT applications budget, ensuring disciplined investment in technology that yields high ROI and operational efficiency.
Drive the transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud-native platforms.
Ensure the application stack is scalable, secure, and integrated.
Lead the charge on Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence from Supply Chain IT perspective.
Partnering with Supply Chain Global Process Leaders, you will identify use cases for AI to optimize processes such as demand planning, warehouse automation, and predictive maintenance.
Manage high-level relationships with strategic technology partners and vendors (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Supply Chain SaaS providers) to ensure Colgate-Palmolive remains at the cutting edge.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic life insurance
paid parental leave
disability coverage
participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.