Posted on: 27 October 2023
ID 890252

Regional Logistics Manager

# 155674 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Toms of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving childrens oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a

global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about

building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a

workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our

enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Managing effective Customer order fulfillment for the designated region. Management of the logistics processes for Finished

Goods for the region, inbound to the warehouse and outbound distribution to the customer, i.e. all processes relevant to the

movement of Finished Goods from the source factory, though to delivery to the customer Proof of Del Managing subsidiary

Logistics financial performance, quality, EOHS, people and organization development. As the primary CS&L leader for the site,

the Regional Logistics Manager also assumes a key role in developing mutually beneficial relationships with 3rd party logistics

providers, regulatory agencies, the local community, and developing collaborative partnerships with CP colleagues.

What You Will Do
  • Effectively managing Warehousing, Distribution and order to invoice
  • Developing collaborative partnerships with both CP colleagues and customers.
  • The Regional Logistics Manager is accountable for effectively fulfilling customer requirements and is responsible for
ensuring that the Supply Chain is aligned with customer expectations.
  • Ensure the highest level of Customer Service is provided to our Customers through the development and maintenance
of Order Fulfillment Best Practices (inclusive of Vendor Managed Inventory relationships).
  • Accountable for the Logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and working with the entire Supply Chain and Sales
organizations to maximize results. Manages the Logistics processes to deliver regional performance objectives, as

measured by corporate and local KPI's.
  • Executes a logistics network master plan, as well as organizational capabilities, necessary to support future business
growth.
  • Accountable for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Logistics Operating Budget inclusive of all
Transportation and Warehousing costs.
  • Lead efforts to optimize Transportation and Warehousing costs.
  • Able to develop and maintain logistics best practices that deliver superior customer service while meeting budget
expectations.
  • Communicate proactively with Customer Development Teams when supply execution issues are experienced to
manage customers expectations.
  • Supports management of SLOB: early identification of SKUs at risk, Aging stock, tracking and analysis, follow up on
clearance plans.
  • Issues appropriate corporate communications regarding Situation Alerts, EOHS incidents.
  • Manages the outsourcing and on going relationships with Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers Warehousing,
Distribution and Clearing & Forwarding, to deliver performance requirements.
  • Acts as a functional resource, providing support on task forces, acquisition studies, and major project support.
  • Empowers subordinates by way of training, information sharing, coaching, feedback, appraisals, and delegation, to
ensure the development of people and organizational capabilities, and performs annual activities related to performance

management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain
  • At least 5 years Logistics experience
  • Managing people/Coaching and Development
  • SAP/BI/APO Experience
  • Proven/Excellent communication skills(internal and external, all levels)
Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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