Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #165334 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States **Who We Are** Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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. **The Sr. Specialist, Contract Manufacturing is responsible for the delivery of allocated production volumes at Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s external manufacturing partners and co-packers. This role involves coordinating all activities around external manufacturers starting from capacity and contract negotiation, volumes allocation & periodic price adjustments, technical qualification, day to day operation and management of continuous improvement programs. The Sr. Specialist, Contract Manufacturing is also responsible for creating adequate channels of communication between external partners and Hill’s internal resources (R & D, Quality, Tech Transfer, Planning, Transportation, Procurement, Finance, Regulatory, Marketing, IT, etc.) in order to ensure smooth execution of the allocated production volumes, as well as managing relationships with external partners and providing clear communication of their performance to Hill’s internal partners.** **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** + **Capacity negotiations, contract updates & periodic price adjustments** + **Month end close activities in cooperation with Finance** + **Manage regular operations meetings with external partners** + **Support Customer Service & Logistics team with production scheduling process** + **Monitor the execution of allocated production volumes** + **Track Operational metrics and report them regularly** + **Responsible for achievement of cost targets and savings goals** + **Periodical review of obsolescence risk and working capital optimization** + **Lead or support cross-functional continuous improvement programs for external partners** + **Support delivery of Quality goals and production in accordance with Quality standards** + **Perform SAP transactions reflecting the performance of allocated portfolio** + **Accommodate external manufacturing capabilities to address new products development plans** + **Seek new creative ways of working to improve operational efficiency and business responsiveness** **Required Qualifications** + **Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline** + **At least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain or Logistics** + **Advanced proficiency in MS Excel / Google sheets** + **SAP experience in the Supply Chain area or any other system knowledge** **Compensation and Benefits** Salary Range $94,000 - $133,000 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. **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 complete this request form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk\_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en\_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) . \#LI-Hybrid