Associate Team Lead

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number # Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.

Title: Associate Team Lead - Global Master Data
Role Summary/Purpose
Global Data Management as a function has the objective to achieve one version of data in core business systems and applications, enabling correct transactional processes and analytics, resulting in the use of information as an asset valued for the Company. Data in scope of the function includes reference data, master data, content, analytic data, social data, big data, their definitions, governance processes, metrics, lifecycle, and technology. The scope of data management depends on the Company's strategy and what is assessed and considered a key priority to achieve the desired business outcome.

Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
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• Lead and mentor a team of GDM Analysts, providing guidance and support in their roles.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload is balanced and deadlines are met.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members, fostering their professional development.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective communication within the team and with other stakeholders.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs for the team.
• Validate and ensure that all master data is accurate, complete, and fully approved during the lifecycle, in accordance with external and internal standards. Release/Reject requests and provide feedback on decisions.
• Monitor data processes to ensure compliance with process cycle times and related performance measures and KPIs.
• Monitor performance indicators/metrics for data within their span of responsibility and regularly report the status to the supervisor and management.
• Analyze data in the systems to support business functions when requested.
• Support in issue resolution and ensure timely resolution of escalated issues.
• Prepare and generate data quality reports and analysis.
• Plan and execute data cleansing initiatives.
• Participate in and lead related projects.
• Ensure internal control and SOX rules are followed along the GDM governance process.
• Develop and maintain Data Management related documentation (procedures, policies, end-user manuals, training materials, etc.).
• Identify improvements to Data Management governance processes, tools, or systems and work on their implementation when approved.
• Participate in audits, cooperate with internal and external auditors, providing them required information.
• Analyze data in the systems as a part of gap-fit analysis and/or Data Management standardization projects, identify the use of certain data elements, attribute fields, propose standardized values, and work on their implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Experience with Master Data Tool
• Working knowledge of Machine Learning/Automation tools.
• SAP S4 Knowledge
• 3+ years of work experience, with at least 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Proficient in Reporting and/or Budgeting.
• Project Implementation knowledge
• Knowledge of BI, Tableau, DOMO

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Communication Skills
• Certification in SAP - S4, SD, MM
• Strong Engagement skills
• End to End Project Implementation

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.

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