CBS Foreign Trade & Imports Analyst
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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at 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.
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Job Number #177128 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
Role Summary
The Foreign Trade & Imports Analyst oversees end-to-end international freight planning and execution across regional supply chains. This role is responsible for shipment consolidation, carrier selection, routing guide compliance, and active track-and-trace operations to safeguard on-time delivery (OTD). Acting as a critical operational liaison, the position collaborates closely with ocean carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal manufacturing, distribution, and Order-to-Invoice (O2I) teams to resolve customs/transit bottlenecks and elevate cross-border logistics service levels.
Key Responsibilities
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International Freight Optimization & Tendering: Execute international shipment consolidation, modal selection, and load tendering via Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in strict adherence to contractual routing guides.
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Carrier Performance & Milestone Tracking: Direct daily track-and-trace workflows across global logistics providers, tracking core service metrics (tender acceptance, on-time pickup, and on-time delivery) to drive carrier accountability.
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Cross-Border & Customs Operations Coordination: Partner with ocean carriers, forwarders, customs agents, and local drayage providers to ensure timely shipping documentation, export/import clearances, and compliant border crossings.
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Transit Risk & Exception Management: Detect supply chain disruptions, transit delays, and port/border congestion in real time, executing agile rerouting and contingency plans while keeping Supply Planning (SNP) and Plants informed.
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Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with Order-to-Invoice (O2I), Warehousing, and Manufacturing teams to balance container flows, avoid port demurrage/detention costs, and maintain delivery window accuracy.
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Continuous Process Improvement: Analyze transit lead times, freight variances, and operational exceptions to eliminate administrative friction and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across CBS logistics.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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Experience:2+ years in international freight coordination, transportation planning, or import/export logistics operations.
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Trade & Logistics Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and customs processes.
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Systems & Platforms: Hands-on experience withTMS (Transportation Management Systems) or SAP, along with intermediate-to-advanced use of Excel or Google Sheets.
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Languages: Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written) for international cross-functional collaboration and carrier management.
Desired Qualifications
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Business Intelligence & Analytics: Experience creating logistics tracking dashboards and KPI reports using Power BI, Domo, or Looker Studio.
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Carrier Negotiation & Influence: Proven interpersonal and negotiation capabilities to resolve operational deadlocks and manage vendor relationships.
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Leadership & Culture Alignment: Demonstrated agility, proactive cross-functional communication, and alignment with corporate leadership principles (LIFT).
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, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.
