Sr. Manager, Warehousing & Logistics

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #177192 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala

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 Warehousing and Logistics Manager Central America is responsible for directing and optimizing the end-to-end warehousing, freight, customs, and intercompany logistics network across Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama). Reporting directly to the CS&L Regional Director and collaborating closely with the Global Logistics Manager, this position oversees both company-owned facilities and third-party logistics (3PL) operations—including finished goods, bonded warehouses, reconditioning, co-packing, and cross-docks. The role is accountable for delivering best-in-class customer service, enforcing corporate EOHS, Quality, and SOX standards, managing substantial OpEx/CapEx logistics budgets, and driving multi-country Funding the Growth (FTG) savings initiatives while developing top-tier organizational talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Network Operations & Service Delivery: Lead operations across all Central America warehouse facilities (owned and 3PL sites, bonded warehouses, export hubs, and cross-docks), ensuring accurate order fulfillment, inventory integrity, timely receipts, and efficient shipping to achieve regional customer service benchmarks.

• Logistics Budgeting, OpEx/CapEx & FTG Delivery: Own and control the regional warehousing, transportation, and capital expenditure budgets; design cost-control mechanisms and lead network optimization projects to achieve corporate Funding the Growth (FTG) savings commitments.

• 3PL, Carrier & Customs Governance: Partner with Logistics Indirect Procurement to direct Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contract negotiations, and SLA monitoring for 3PL providers, freight carriers, customs brokers, and risk-management partners across Central America.

• Intercompany & Cross-Border Logistics Execution: Direct all import, export, and intercompany freight movements within and beyond Central America, coordinating with Manufacturing, CBS, and supply planning to ensure seamless inventory deployment and mitigate slow-moving/obsolete stock (SLOB).

• Corporate Governance, SOX, Quality & EOHS: Enforce strict compliance across all regional nodes with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, internal audits, local/international regulatory requirements, and Global Quality and Environmental Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) standards.

• Digital Transformation & People Leadership: Spearhead warehouse technology adoption (WMS, SAP, TM9, EDI, and AI productivity tools) while leading and developing cross-functional teams (logistics leaders, operations analysts, technical staff) in alignment with company leadership principles.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 10+ years in Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain operations, including at least 2 years of direct people management.

• Financial & Logistics Management: Proven experience managing multi-site warehousing/transportation budgets (OpEx/CapEx), 3PL providers, and Central America cross-border/customs logistics.

• Systems & Platforms: Solid hands-on proficiency with SAP (ERP/TM9), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and standard office suites (Google Workspace / Microsoft).

• Digital Tools: Practical knowledge or active application of AI tools in operational workflows.

• Languages: Advanced English proficiency (verbal and written).

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master studies are desirable.

• Talent Development: Proven capabilities in coaching, organizational design, and mentoring high-performing teams under modern leadership frameworks.

• Cross-Functional & Customer Focus: Strong stakeholder influence across Commercial Development (CDT), Manufacturing Plant Directors, and regional executive leadership.

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.

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