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 recognised 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 programmes 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:  Operational Excellence Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - 75% of time or more
Posting Start Date:  04/07/2025
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168047 - Taguig, National Capital Region (NCR), Philippines

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.
 

Brief introduction - Role Summary/Purpose 

 

  • This role is not an office based role, you will provide on the ground leadership for the extensive Merchandiser and Coordinator resources within the assigned region.

  • The role’s primary focus is to drive Every Day Great Execution at Store Level. The Operational Excellence Manager will ensure that the 7P plans agreed with our National Customers are implemented with excellence, you will directly impact Sales growth and our ability to deliver against our goals.

  • Success will require an individual with strong attention to detail and an ability to influence external stakeholders, including Store Managers and our 3rd Party merchandise agency partners. You should possess a strong understanding of in-store Retail Operations and know what great Retail Execution looks like.

  • The individual will work closely with the Customer Management teams to ensure our Merchandise Partners are executing in line with our Priorities and Plans. Through training and mentoring you directly advance the capabilities of the team on the ground to improve efficiency, retention and unlock growth.

  • The role will actively engage with In-Store Management to help resolve issues and find new opportunities. You will use data and digital tools to track compliance to our Retail Standards and provide a direct feedback loop to the customer teams

 

1. Superior Execution across DT Retail Environments

 

  • Align with the In-Store Team & Customer Teams the Cycle Priorities each month

  • Ensure implementation of the Cycle plan by the 3rd Party Merchandiser Team on the ground

  • Lead and Track the implementation of the plan and compliance to the Retail Standards within the Region through digital/data tools and on the ground assessment and in-store audits

  • Champion the implementation of Digital tools to enable efficiency and data driven decision making


2. Capability Development 

 

  • Conduct assessments of the Merchandiser team capabilities and creates a plan to elevate based on needs

  • Implements Training within the Region to develop our partners with a focus on being ‘Exceptional in the Fundamentals of Execution’

  • Engage and Collaborate with the Customer team and ISM team to deliver against the capabilities plan


3. Customer Engagement

 

  • Directly engages with Store Operations team of our Customers to identify opportunities to improve execution and unlock growth 

  • Partner with the 3rd Party Merchandiser Agency to engage with Stores and resolve significant Execution challenges

 

Required  Qualifications :

 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Management or related field.

  • 5 years of relevant experience in Customer Development field sales handling both direct and indirect trade accounts with consistent track record of excellent performance

  • Experience in online platforms and digital commerce

 

 

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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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