Inventory & Production Planning Specialist

Job Description

As a person youre a learner a natural leader someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role you will:

• Own inventory management for all pilot facility raw materials work in progress and finished goods: maintain safety stocks reorder points lot sizing and cycle counting cadence including inventory variance resolution.
• Manage the Huggies Hospital production includes process order management for the diaper work in progress production as well as the manual inspect/pack operation.
• Coordinate finished goods shipment activities from the facility to the Network Distribution Centers.
• Coordinate raw material inter-mill material transfers to support required facility trial or production activities.
• Partner with the facility R&D Quality and Procurement teams to align on trial priorities materials readiness and changeover plans.
• Manage facility cycle counting activities for impacted production & trial materials and reconcile any variances.
• Support/assist site warehouse team with material storage activities and guidance.
• Support process for ordering specific ops supplies materials & equipment for the facility.
• Assist the facility quality team with identifying vendor material non-conformances and supporting corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls SOX-relevant processes and quality/traceability requirements appropriate for Kimberly-Clark pilot operations.

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.

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:

Required:

• Associates degree or equivalent industry experience
• 3 year in production planning inventory management or materials planning in a manufacturing; pilot R&D or short-run environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/MRP systems
• Proficient with MS-Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint One Note etc.)
• Deep understanding of MRP MPS BOMs/routings and inventory control methods (cycle count safety stock etc.).
• Proven ability to analyze and anticipate material disruptions and proactively develop countermeasures to mitigate.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience in pilot facility operations or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing with frequent changeovers and experimental materials.
• Comfortable in a dynamic operating environment
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles.

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.

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.

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 be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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