Team Leader - Materials

Role Summary Creating a seamless bridge between supply and production, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of packing materials to ensure our plant never misses a beat. You will have the unique opportunity to drive strategic inventory efficiency while dedicated to world‑class quality and storage standards. Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and cross‑functional operations teams, you will be the primary architect of a lean, responsive material flow system. This role is based on‑site at our manufacturing facility and requires up to 10% travel. Responsibilities Owning the comprehensive packing materials planning process by synchronizing supplier schedules with the master production plan to ensure 100% availability. Driving strategic inventory management through rigorous physical counts, receipt monitoring, and collaboration with Operations to minimize end‑of‑run leftover inventory. Leading warehouse excellence by overseeing the receipt, unloading, segregation, and status labeling of all packing materials in compliance with GMP and SOPs. Partnering with Sourcing and Quality teams to manage vendor ratings, coordinate the return of rejected materials, and implement corrective actions for sourcing discrepancies. Partnering with Suppliers to uphold the Factory's EHS (Safety) Standards. Championing quality standards by ensuring COA compliance for every batch and maintaining documented practices for the handling of out‑of‑specification materials. Mentoring and training team members on material receipt procedures and storage bay management to optimize facility throughput. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning, warehouse management, or supply chain operations. Proven expertise in inventory management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for tracking receipts and consumption, also Advanced Excel skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Standards, including GMP requirements and SOP documentation for material handling. Preferred Qualifications Analytical Leadership – Ability to use data‑driven insights to track OSMI (Obsolete and Slow‑Moving Inventory) and optimize disposal processes. Collaborative Communicator – Excellent interpersonal skills for coordinating with external suppliers and internal technical services/quality teams. Process Improvement Mindset – Experience implementing artwork (AW) changes and sustainable practices, such as recyclable material dispatch and stretch‑wrap optimization. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colgate