Hill's SC Systems Integration Leader at Colgate Palmolive in Kansas

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #175527 - 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 Senior Engineer, Supply Chain Systems supports Hill’s North America Supply Chain team by identifying, developing, implementing and sustaining supply chain systems and processes. This position works closely with the Hill’s business team and GIT to align strategies and priorities, and with internal and external partners including customers, vendors, and logistics providers to ensure seamless integration between functions and platforms.

The SE will partner with business and IT leaders to implement system projects under the IT Grid and other system initiatives, provide end-user support to ensure efficient business execution, enhance end-users’ system knowledge, develop Subject Matter Experts, and improve system utilization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Drive the end-to-end execution of the Supply Chain Digital Roadmap by leading large-scale system implementations (including SAP S/4HANA upgrades) and ensuring all initiatives align with global standards and business objectives.
• Process Optimization & Innovation: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives and formal process reviews to identify system gaps, streamline customer EDI integrations, and implement scalable technical solutions that eliminate manual effort and maximize system utilization.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Governance: Act as the primary liaison between the business and Global IT (GIT) to build compelling business cases for new technology, communicate critical project updates to stakeholders, and escalate risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Operational Excellence & Issue Resolution: Manage the stability of the supply chain technology landscape by overseeing SLA-driven support, conducting root-cause analysis on recurring system issues, and implementing corrective actions to prevent business disruption.
• Organizational Capability Building: Foster a high-performance culture by establishing and training a network of Power Users, participating in global communities of practice, and sharing best practices to advance digital literacy across the North America Hill's Supply Chain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years experience in Supply Chain operations or systems integration roles.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Project Management and Change Management, with a proven track record of navigating complex system transitions and driving user adoption
• Expert-level command of SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems and integrated satellite systems (e.g., Kinaxis, TM9, EDI).
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in modern data stacks—including SQL, Snowflake, Sigma, Domo, or Python.
• Deep functional expertise in one or more of the following; logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, Order-to-Invoice.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree
• A forward-thinking approach to leveraging AI tools for supply chain optimization

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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 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, 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 should you require accommodation.

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