Sr. Network Design Strategist, Global Supply Chain

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This role leads the development and delivery of complex analytics in support of Enterprise Supply Chain end to end strategies and decision-making processes with focus on transformational initiatives for the business. By developing creative analytic tools using COUPA network modelling software and in-depth business knowledge provide fact based/objective point of views and recommendations based on synthesis of insights generated from analysis. Facilitate highly complex problem solving and enable decision making to set the strategy of the Global Supply Chain Network. You will be building recommendations to transform KCs Enterprise Supply Chain.

Customers:

K-C Supply Chain leadership (K-CSC) team and senior global business leaders (including most senior levels of the organization) needing in-depth analytics and objective perspectives on specific issues as well as related customized analysis. Senior leaders partnering and/or sponsoring K-CSC projects. These customers expect thought leadership high quality analysis and insights to strengthen K-CSC position to provide the business with the fuel to growth.

Scope/Organizational Relationships:

The Network Design role reports to the Program Director NA Power & Global Supply Network Design. Work is strongly influenced by K-C Supply Chain strategies and Value stream transformation agenda. Along with colleagues on the K-C Value stream and Enterprise Supply Chain teams this role is responsible for providing a full range of analyses to improve K-Cs business results. A key responsibility includes the design development execution and communication of Supply Chain recommendations using Coupa (previously Llama soft) modelling software and creating financial analysis to identify total supply chain savings opportunities and capital requirements.

In this role you will:

• Lead analytical multifunctional workstreams that result in strategic recommendations to transform K-Cs Supply Chain
• Design and develop Supply Chain models using Coupa (previously Llama soft) in support of key K-C transformation strategies and agenda
• Analyze business fundamentals financial performance and relative benchmarking positions to recommend solutions to highly complex business problems.
• Design and develop complex analytics in support of key problem-solving initiatives analyzing and translating findings into clear and compelling recommendations/solutions
• Researches and synthesizes the fact base in projects leveraging several sources of data internal and external from primary and secondary sources.
• Help build K-C Supply Chain capabilities by delivering bulletins/ reports with industry best practices developments etc. building knowledge repositories driving innovation/creativity in our analytical toolkit codifying lessons learned processes frameworks and best practices to be shared broadly across the global organization.
• Research and leverages industry standard analysis tools methodologies and capabilities using case studies templates and software.
• Proactively design and deliver work-sessions and lead workstreams partnering with business experts to analyze and solve problems across K-C Supply Chain areas Segments Regions and businesses.
• Apply in-depth advanced knowledge (principles theories concepts) and analytical skills to drive transformational change aligned with the K-C Supply Chain strategies.
• Becomes subject matter expert and lead thinker in areas assigned including inputs processes and outputs as well as tools and data that would guide the exploration and development of initiatives to evolve the performance of the Supply Chain
• Conducts interviews leads brainstorming sessions finds critical business information and helps business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability inclusion wellbeing and career development.

You love what you do especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles youll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety mutual respect and human dignity at the center.

To succeed in this role you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Finance Accounting Operations Economics or Strategy with equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive work experience and demonstrated success in business analytics within a functional line like R&D Engineering Supply Chain Finance Manufacturing/Operations
• Must have strategic thinking collaboration and change management capabilities
• Performing insightful business analyses leading the use and integration of analytics for fact finding purposes
• Translating customer needs and questions into analytics and facts with strong quantitative components
• Making recommendations on the best analytical approach
• Kimberly Clark product and process knowledge
• Structured problem-solving skills
• Strong project experience ability to deliver results against set expectations timelines
• Strong presentation and story-telling skills capable of creating strong visuals to support the key messages
• Engaging and collaborative working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree (MBA or other relevant degree)
• Consumer goods experience
• Kimberly Clark Personal Care product and process knowledge
• Coupa or other Supply Chain optimization software experience
• Power-Bi development

The position is performed in normal office conditions with physical location to be agreed subject to Kimberly-Clarks flexible-work policies and safety protocols. Global locations outside North America will be considered.

Business travel will be based on the project needs and is not expected to exceed 50% of the time. Typical range is 0 20%.

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Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .

Great support for good health with medical dental and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center occupational health nurse and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness injury or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education adopt a child relocate or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered
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And finally the fine print.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits/policy provided will decided in Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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