Linda Topping

Supply Chain leader for Skin Health business category, providing strategic and short term goal accomplishments for Colgate's fastest growing category

Led the transformation of new acquisition brands to fully integrated supply chains, supporting double digit growth into new markets and categories

Instigated rapid evolution of Logistics networks to support essential agility for each brand

Coordinated integration of fragmented IT systems to fully digital E2E Supply Chain

Developed technology partnerships for CMDOs for Skin Health and Device New Product innovation

Led Agile Response team to manage rapid ships in Demand & Channels during and post Covid-19 disruption

Led the Global Supply Strategy for Oral Care, Toothbrushes, Personal Care, Skin Care & Home Care categories

Directed the Global Network Operations strategies, including global capacity management, new product sourcing and innovation teams, and business continuity crisis management plans. Developed critical linkages to Global Marketing & Technology Teams, and drove collaboration with the Supply Chain Division teams

Led the Global Procurement team leaders, developing company expertise for Speed to Market, supporting Global New Product Launches and Redesign of Business Systems

Led the Supply Chain input for Acquisitions and subsequent Company Integration

Led the Global Oral Care Supply Chain teams with responsibility for the performance of the 14 manufacturing sites around the globe, managing 4000 employees

Completed a 5 year restructure plan, building flexibility capabilities to support changing omni demand channels, including eCommerce

Led the Global Procurement Team of 340 people located in all Company Divisions and Countries, covering $10 Billion of company spend for Direct & Indirect Materials, Goods and Services

Drove step change in Procurement savings program from $300 million pa to $500 million pa, embedding Risk Management and and Sustainability Programs with Suppliers

Unified the Disperse Global Team with clear strategy, communication and cross functional teamwork

Developed and implemented multi level training programs for expert negotiation skills

Led the Globalization of the Global Procurement team, located across Company Division locations, bringing together 200 team members under a one organization

Strengthened the organization performance with new talent, training & inter-divisional team linkages

Led the Oral Care Supply Chain for Europe, completing 3 plant closures and consolidation to a mega plant in Polan

Negotiated Union Agreements ahead of plant closures, ensuring undisrupted output during closure notices