Commodity Risk Analyst
Commodity Risk Analyst
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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.
The key objectives of the Amplified Commodity Team are to strengthen market analysis and spend forecasting accuracy and to protect the companys financial results in the most effective way. The team reports into the Senior Director of Amplified Commodity Management and is accountable for establishing pricing visibility and reducing volatility on critical commodities ($4-5B of annual spend) to help drive effective BU decision-making in a timely scope of the role will include conducting research and forecasting key commodities. trends and prices plus the Commodity Risk Management of respective financial commodity derivatives (e.g. swaps futures and options.). Key commodities under scope are Fiber Nonwovens Resins Super Absorbent Materials Energy & Utilities and potentially other categories to be determined in the future. The key commodities will be assigned across the 3 commodity managers.
In this role you will:
- Provides long-term price visibility (3-5 years) and advanced analytics on critical commodities; Provides research insights to support commodity hedging decisions as well as dispensing advice to procurement teams in making sound buying decisions.
- Actively recommends and deploys volatility mitigation actions to minimize K-Cs exposure.
- Analyze macro-economic trends and supply & demand outlook for portfolio commodities; Forecast long-term pricing movements leveraging advanced analytical techniques; Support development of exposure forecasts for hedging activities
- Execute analysis using standard processes for market research and price forecasting; Prepare volatility mitigation proposals with relative risk / reward (e.g. long-term contract vs. hedge financial positions)
- Report updates on commodity trends K-C impact and positions / price to key stakeholders including relaying complex information in an accessible format to senior management.
- Liaise closely with Amplified Commodity Managers and category managers to understand commodity requirements ensure flow of information from suppliers and execute volatility mitigation strategies.
- Develop commodity risk management capabilities with the Procurement function Implement and monitor related measures to increase enterprise strategic agility.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and analytics frameworks; Coordinate and participate in community of practice activities to drive shared learnings across the function.
- Design and implement automated models using time series analysis and statistical techniques to forecast commodity prices and volatility
- Apply R/Python for exploratory data analysis regression modeling and forward scenario analysis; Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards in Power BI to visualize commodity forecasts and risk analytics
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 an economics finance business mathematics computer science or related discipline; 5 years of relevant experience (at least 2 years of experience hedging and/or data analytics)
- Adept understanding of derivative valuation and hedge accounting requirements.
- Familiarity with commodity analysis and experience with commodities (Fiber Nonwovens Resins Super Absorbent Materials Energy & Utilities) preferred.
- Experience with statistical modeling regression analysis and time series forecasting; adept programming skills in Python/R and SQL and experience building dashboards in Power BI.
- Skilled communication and data storytelling skills; able to relay complex issues in digestible executive-level format.
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills required; programming experience preferred; Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure Snowflake) is preferred.
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 which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our 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.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the roles country only. Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role.
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Salary Range:USDAt Kimberly-Clark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Primary Location
Roswell Building 300Additional Locations
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EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeRequired Experience:
IC
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