No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number # Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy
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.
The Warehouse Team Leader oversees daily warehouse operations. Key responsibilities include leading the team, managing all inbound and outbound logistics (receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch),process documentation and strictly upholding safety and health regulations, including training and hazard mitigation.
This role demands attention to detail, proactive leadership, strong organizational skills, and strategic planning, all while fostering a safety culture and ensuring compliance.
Essential Job functions:
- Lead and guide the warehouse operations team.
- Train and supervise warehouse operators in SAP, processes, and other relevant areas.
- Lead and Maintain safety,security standards and 5S in the
- warehouse
- Monitor warehouse equipment and vehicles
- Prepare update and implement warehouse policy and procedures
- Prepare and participate for audits and inspections
- Prepare and maintain warehouse performance
- reports
- Participate in sustainability programs and demands
- Participate and initiate continuous improvement
- projects
- Secure daily warehouse capacity and flexibility
- Backup tasks of warehouse specialist
- Plan shifts and vacations for the team.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular audits.
- Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to inventory or shipments.
- Maintain proper control procedures at the location to ensure the safety of company assets.
- Maintain high safety and health standards in the warehouse, adhering to local regulations and CP standards.
- Support Manufacturing and International teams to resolve Supply Chain issues.
- Actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure strict adherence to Food Standards (AiB) within the warehouse.
- Generate and maintain necessary reports.
- Coordinate daily shipment planning.
- Manage slot booking in the Transport Management System.
- Address customer-specific requirements.
- Provide and manage all necessary documentation for shipments.
- Develop and maintain working instructions for specific areas.
- Procure warehouse consumables via SAP or Ariba, and participate in supplier selection.
- Collaborate with European Customer Service, Transport, and Planning Managers to achieve customer service and operations objectives.
- Work with Plant Personnel to resolve supply chain damage issues, manage plant shuttle volumes, schedule weekend operations, and oversee hold product procedures.
- Liaise with IT Personnel on SAP and/or EDI system issues.
- Engage with Customs Brokers for clarification as needed.
- Coordinate with QA for Veterinary Inspections.
- External auditors and audits lead
Education:
STEM Educational Background
Experience:
2-5 years experience in WH and logistics area
Key Competencies:
- Proven experience in warehouse and people management
- Excellent organization and multitasking skills
- Proficiency in using warehouse management software and other relevant tools
- analytical skills and experience with reporting
- Attention to details
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Strong PC Skills Required: EXCEL and Word Required
- Experience with SAP/WMS is plus
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems is a plus
- Language skills : English is a mandatory requirement
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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