CBS Trade Compliance Team Lead

Overview

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under brand names including 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 serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands 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.

Job Title

CBS Trade Compliance Team Lead

Travel

Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Details

Posting Start Date : 10 / 9 / 25

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#169671 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

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

The Trade Compliance Team Lead will be responsible to ensure the Free trade compliance requirements and Customs Broker compliance requirements are met for the geographies the CBS Export & Imports is responsible for. These cover compliance in Trade Agreements (like USMCA), MX, US and Canada Imports compliance processes and others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all import and export compliance procedures relative to supply chains to ensure product flow meets global trade compliance regulations.
• Ensure required documents (e.g., certificates of origin) have proper backup analysis to support compliance.
• Provide analytical, research and organizational support related to customs and trade compliance for new and existing product development and risk management.
• Assist and support training of local employees involved in trade compliance.
• Engage internal partners (Manufacturing / Legal / CS&L / Procurement) on rules of origin validation and related activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to simplify and automate Trade Compliance processes, including digital / technological solutions.
• Coordinate with external audits when applicable and support updates to Import & Export Policies and Trade Agreements with external consultants or suppliers.

Requirements & Qualifications

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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