Exports & Reverse Logistics Supervisor

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number # Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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:
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for managing all available resources within the Distribution Center—including personnel, warehouse areas, equipment and services. The primary goal is to guarantee the fulfillment of sales to local customers and subsidiaries (exports), while strictly adhering to EHS, Quality, and Corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence & Resource Management:
  • Resource Availability: Guarantee the availability of all necessary resources (equipment, pallets, personnel) to operate the DC without disruptions.
  • WMS & Layout: Oversee the definition of the warehouse layout and space allocation; ensure the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is performing optimally.
  • Capacity Planning: Monitor warehouse utilization and develop contingency plans to ensure operational success during peak periods.
  • Inventory Control: Manage inventory through FIFO, oversee Wall-to-Wall inventory planning/execution and minimize inventory variances.
  • Quality & Status Monitoring: Follow up on Finished Goods (FG) in Restricted (RS) or Blocked (BL) status, raising alerts regarding obsolete stock or excess coverage.
• Leadership & People Management
  • Staffing & Scheduling: Define personnel shift schedules based on forecasts. Plan weekend work schedules and shipping crews.
  • Performance Management: Follow up on personnel productivity, address people management issues, and participate in HR capability-building activities.
  • Administrative Duties: Conduct payroll reviews and ensure the team is properly trained according to Corporate Standards.
• Compliance, Safety & Quality
  • Standards Adherence: Implement and contribute to EHS, Quality, and FP&R (Factory Performance & Reliability) Corporate Standards.
  • SGSST Compliance: Comply with the Management System of Safety and Health at Work (SGSST) as required by the position.
  • Audit Readiness: Actively participate in EHS, Quality, and FP&R audits to ensure 100% compliance.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • KPI Management: Track, present, and continuously improve warehouse KPIs, including:
    • Overtime and Productivity 
    • % Damages, Returns, and Refusals
    • Perfect Shipments (On-time and Complete)
    • Warehouse Utilization and Inventory Variances 
  • Daily Communication: Lead daily meetings and generate reports on occupation, pallet status, and improvement opportunities regarding processes and equipment.

Requirements: 

• Industrial Engineer or related field
• 2 years of experience in warehouse process
• Intermediate level of English
• Experience with SAP (WMS)

Desirable requirements: 

• Google Suite experience

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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