Assistant Manager, Technology Insights

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.

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Technology Insights

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
#163478 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Job Summary

Implement the Sensory / Consumer Research program in assigned global projects and support assigned tasks across multiple categories.

Assist in the design and implementation of research as well as interpretation and communication of results.

Assist in the conceptualization, design, management and data analysis including finding new methodologies and conducting preliminary feasibility assessment.

Write reports on assigned projects and communicate results to GTech and Consumer & Market Insights teams. Manage the logistics with external suppliers or facilities, assure supplier's deliveries on time that meet CP quality standards, and assure accurate payment to external suppliers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and execute employee and sensory evaluations, with panelist and/or employee / consumer databases, which will lead to support product developments efforts.
2. Manage the logistics and administration of several panel databases, external suppliers, and/or facilities.
3. Identify and share sensory / consumer learning and communicate results.
4. Support the search for and implementation of new sensory and consumer methodologies to better meet needs of R&D initiatives.
5. Develop Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to other process and quality improvements as it relates to the sensory and/or employee protocols.
6. Strengthen the relationship with panelists and implement incentive programs to help motivate more panel engagement.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor Degree in such areas as Sensory Science, Psychology, Statistics, Food Engineering/Science, Marketing.
2. 3-4 years of experience.
3. Strong understanding of employee / consumer testing fundamentals with specific focus on implementation.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Sheets, Docs and Slides).
5. Fluent in spoken and written English.
6. Knowledge with statistics and data entry systems like Minitab, SPSS, SAS, Compusense or Red Jade.
7. Knowledge of Python & R (desirable).

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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.