Job Description

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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Job Title:  Logistics and Operational Excellence Project Intern
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  11/13/25
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170163 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.
 

Job Summary: Internship opportunity in Logistics focused primarily on Operational Excellence programs such as: cost reduction and control, Safety & Environment, Maintenance, Quality, Productivity, and Budgeting. Constant integration and communication with other departments are required, ensuring high exposure of actions across different areas. Daily contact with processes related to logistics distribution and transport activities. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite for daily use is essential. Monthly participation in Latin America division meetings in English. Willingness to learn new processes is crucial for this candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monthly consolidation of Warehouse productivity KPIs and Overtime;

  • Monthly consolidation of the Customer Service & Logistics Objectives Report;

  • Monthly consolidation of the Customer Service & Logistics Scorecard;

  • Updating the Building Maintenance Plan;

  • Maintenance and management of third-party contracts;

  • Support in CAPEX Project management, updating investment flows in the system, and follow-up with stakeholders;

  • Weekly monitoring of Fixed and Variable Costs;

  • Expense analysis, requesting reclassification of incorrect expenses, cost transfers/allocation, and accruals;

  • Monthly reconciliations between budgeted and actual expenses;

  • Support for the Cost Savings Project Program through brainstorming sessions, database updates, report consolidation, and follow-up with stakeholders;

  • Purchase and Payment requests via eBuy (SAP) and Ariba systems;

  • Support in the Budgeting process;

  • Support in Internal and External Audits, assisting in the organization of documents and presentations;

  • Support/responsibility for specific actions within the Colgate in Alert / Business Readiness program.

Requirements:

  • Engineering student (3rd semester onwards);

  • Advanced English;

  • Basic Spanish;

  • Knowledge of MS Office Package / Google Suite;

  • Own vehicle.

 


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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