Demand Planning Leader, ISEA

Job Description

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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 role will be responsible in driving demand planning expertise for SEA ensuring delivery of overall Demand planning performance. The SEA Demand Planning Lead will also collaborate with Segment and Commercial teams to support innovation through effective forecasting and review of long-term profitability of the portfolio via simplification

As overall Demand Planning leader the role with lead efforts to identify best practices adaptation and standardize process across all markets. It will act as critical resource for leading facilitating and driving improvements in the overall IBP process

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• S&OP/IBP process management

• IBP Process owner for Area/Category Demand Reviews and run SEA S&OP and provide an integrated view for ISEA Cluster for the SEA MD

• Ensure that the consolidated demand is in line with QF and strat plan numbers. Work with the Segment leaders in the management of the operational demand plan at aggregate level

• Work with commercial and segments leads on Innovation pipeline sufficiency to support the strategy plans; develop aligned ways of forecasting with systems including expansion to AI

• Demand planning excellence

• Drive standardization and implement best practices in S&OP and demand forecasting analytics across SEA markets. Identify gaps and develop streamlined processes and ways of working aligned with BIC industry practices

• Provide leadership with demand planning processes transformation and systems implementation. Work closely with Global COE SMEs teams on project design and implementation

• Lead analysis of consolidated market/category demand plans based on Segment-specific demand patterns innovation and market-driven initiatives to drive scalability and to improve overall performance

• Develop Training and development pillar for on-boarding skill gap assessment level certification and performance management for demand planning teams

Reports to: Enterprise Markets Supply Chain Director India and SEA

Size of Team: 6 Direct reports

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 151 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:

Essential requirements

• 10-15 years experience preferably in FMCG industry; demonstrated leadership experience in Demand planning/forecasting with sound knowledge on other supply chain disciplines (supply planning logistics operations)

• Experience in working in matrix and complex organizations leading change managing and successfully influencing complex stakeholder relationships

• Managing ang building effective teams within a matrix organization/remote teams set-up

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex information and drive strategic decisions and recommendation

• Business Acumen understanding of the extent and importance of business issues and its impact to overall organization performance

• Influencing w/o Authority ability to lead and influence different stakeholders with or without direct reporting responsibility

• Play to Win Continuous improvement mindset to drive Best-in-class processes

• Move Fast prioritizing agility over perfection ability to take hard calls and address difficult issues and facilitate quick decision -making

• Growing People - Placing a high priority on developing self and others to meet career goals and the organizations goals

• Managing vision and purpose able to create a compelling business need and inspire others to rally around it

• Process Change Management strong leadership skill to lead multiple teams through significant process and organizational changes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills able to collaborate will all key stakeholder to drive change

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.

No Relocation:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the roles country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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