CS&L Cost Specialist

Requisition ID Posted 11/07/2025 - Customer Service & Logistics - Mexico - Mexico City - Del.Miguel Hidalgo - Colgate-Palmolive - Travel - up to 10% of time - Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

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

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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 CS&L Cost Specialist is responsible for end-to-end logistics cost governance, including budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and expense control across CS&L operations. This role combines strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable plans for operations leaders. The ideal candidate understands logistics cost drivers (e.g., freight rate variances, warehousing costs), identifies root causes of deviations, and partners with stakeholders—including Accounts Payable teams in India and key suppliers—to ensure accurate, timely payments and adherence to budget targets.

• Build, manage, and track detailed budgets for the Logistics department, covering all fixed and variable accounts (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Monitor, analyze, and report on budget performance; identify root causes of variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop dynamic, insightful reports and dashboards to enable proactive cost control and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls related to logistics cost management.
• Coordinate with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure operational continuity and on-time, accurate payments across the supply chain.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for logistics expenses; ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Maintain and reconcile logistics-related P&L accounts; support month-end close and financial statement integrity.
• Lead and track budget creation, updates, and forecasts; ensure alignment with CS&L operational plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize freight, warehousing, and other logistics costs.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 2–3 years as a Finance Business Partner, Controller, or Finance Manager supporting Logistics, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain operations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Proven experience creating, managing, and controlling large-scale OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Tools and Platforms: Advanced Excel; Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Drive); SAP at an accounting/controlling level; Ariba for procurement/PO management.
• English: Upper-intermediate or advanced, with the ability to interact effectively with global teams (including Accounts Payable based in India).

• Leadership and Influence: Ability to guide and persuade CS&L and cross-functional leaders, fostering a culture of financial accountability.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Connects day-to-day financial drivers with broader business strategy; understands operational impact of financial decisions.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and assertive communicator; able to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• Problem Solving: Structured approach to issue identification, root-cause analysis, and the development of effective, measurable solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience implementing process improvements in logistics finance (e.g., standardizing reporting, automating variance analysis, tightening PO-to-payment controls).

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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.

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