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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 recognized 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 programs 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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# 161112 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Coordinate and control the daily operations of maritime, air, land and intermodal exports of the Central American region, through the monitoring and development of carriers and logistics operators as well as the application of knowledge in international trade that lead us to have efficient processes in time and cost.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with service standards agreed with logistics providers for export operations of raw material and finished product.
• Generate and coordinate the initiatives of Reimagine / continuous improvement (Lead Time, Use of transportation) and FTG (saving projects) for Central America. (shared services between suppliers for dispatches, storage, distribution network optimization).
• Control the logistics cost (Freight Replenishment) as well as maintain the standard cost ensuring that they are in accordance with the budget in the system (purchasing / selling conditions).
• Ensure that the export processes comply with the provisions of the sales agreements (conditions of sale / Incoterms / tariff items / descriptions (given by regulator)) and under the agreed times.
• Comply with the billing process for freight and additional export transportation expenses, according to the requirements established on a weekly basis.
• Ensure compliance with the agreements established for exports with transport providers and freight forwarders in the countries of the region to ensure compliance with the service required in the performance indicators.
• Guarantee compliance with transit times, anticipating potential delays, ensuring daily visibility to internal customers of shipments of finished products and materials in transit (according to incoterm) to the entire region, keeping updated visibility reports made by the Control Tower.
• Adjust transport operating procedures (SOPs) for exports according to variations in logistics processes, defining the roles and responsibilities of the parties when required.
• Develop and implement contingency plans during force majeure events or situations that prevent or put at risk the regular circulation of transport in coordination with Security.
• Responsible for the management and internal coordination of the processes that entail a claim with the insurer.
• Ensure the effective implementation of export transport companies according to the processes established in the bidding standards in the Central American region in coordination with purchases.
• Provide information on carriers, freight forwarders to ensure compliance with the necessary tax requirements for the improvement of exports in the government system (Guatemala SAT).
• Propose and support the implementation of digitalization projects, optimization of export transport processes applying the behaviors of FEED principles (Focused, Empowered, Experimental, Digital).
• Ensure with transportation providers compliance with the financial, legal and Code of Conduct policies established by the Company. (Contracts, Due Diligence, Anti-Bribery Policy).
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Engineering or International Trade
• At least 2 years in logistics related to international transport
• 90% of English language
• Knowledge of process automation
• Knowledge of air, sea, land and intermodal logistics
• E2E processes, manufacturing & purchasing knowledge, SNP

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, ability and use of SAP and G-suite Tools (sheets, slides, docs), SEADEX/FYDUCA management

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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