Sr. Specialist, Quality Data Analytics (172905)

Requisition

ID 172905

• Posted 05/08/2026
• Quality
• United States
• Kansas
• Topeka
• Hill's Pet Nutrition
• Travel
• up to 10% of time
• Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #172905
• Topeka, Kansas, United States 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. The Sr. Specialist Quality Data Analytics maintains master data integrity within the ERP system for ingredient and finished product specifications while building AI-enabled early-warning systems to detect process anomalies. You will design well-documented data models that integrate ERP and laboratory information systems to trigger risk-mitigating actions across cross-functional teams. This role is vital for bridging technical datasets with operational excellence, providing automated dashboards and insights that ensure manufacturing-ready formulations and robust production monitoring.

Responsibilities SAP Data Governance:

Maintains master data integrity for ingredient and finished product specifications (PDM & HUP) and leads the extraction and cleaning of quality data from

SAP S4/ECC

tables.

Manufacturing Intelligence:

Develops AI-enabled early-warning systems to identify process anomalies, leveraging automated alerts to lead cross-functional teams in implementing timely risk-mitigating actions.

Data Engineering:

Designs and aggregates complex manufacturing datasets from ERP and laboratory information systems into documented, actionable data models for the Quality organization.

Cross-Functional Integration:

Partners with Product Development, Procurement, and Analytical Services to ensure seamless nutrient data flow and provides insights to optimize product formulations for manufacturing consistency.

Reporting & Visualization:

Builds automated dashboards to communicate technical SAP-derived trends and analytical findings to plant leadership and non-technical stakeholders to drive a culture of data-informed excellence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computer Science. Minimum of 3 years of experience in ERP Data Management or Data Analytics. Proven experience building or working within data analytics and/or AI computing platforms. Demonstrated expertise in developing actionable strategies from data-driven trends and potential quality issues. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree or Professional Certification in Data Analytics or Data Engineering. Understanding of food or pet food production facilities and associated Quality Assurance programs. Advanced proficiency with data transformation and modern AI tools. Acute focus on data integrity, specifically understanding how data errors in SAP translate to nutritional imbalances in final products. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $97,000.00

• $137,000.

00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits:

Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies. 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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-Hybrid