MidFull TimeEN
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173221 - 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
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Transportation Planner to design, optimize, and execute transportation plans that ensure high service levels while controlling costs. This role plays a critical part in managing daily transportation operations, improving On Time performance, and driving continuous optimization across the distribution network.
Key Responsibilities
Transportation Planning & Execution: Develop and execute daily transportation plans (FTL, LTL, Milk Runs) to align customer demand with operational capacity and routing efficiency.
Carrier & Vendor Management: Lead carrier selection, negotiate rates (RFQs), and monitor performance against SLAs to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance.
Cost Optimization & Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, such as load consolidation, backhauls, and mode optimization, to reduce spend and improve service.
KPI Management & Continuous Improvement: Track key metrics (OTD, OTP, Routing Guide adherence) and analyze root causes to implement effective corrective actions.
Exception & Risk Management: Proactively manage disruptions in real-time and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Warehouse, CS, Demand Planning) for end-to-end visibility.
Systems & Digital Innovation: Utilize TMS (TM9) and leverage AI-driven tools or automation to simplify processes and enhance transportation data accuracy.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in customer service, supply network planning, transportation planning, logistics, or supply chain operations
• Experience with routing strategies (FTL, LTL, cross-dock, milk run)
• Strong background in KPI management and continuous improvement
Requirements :
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.
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