Associate Director Supply Chain Communications

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.

In this role you will:

We are seeking an experienced communications leader to join our team. The Associate Director of Supply Chain Communications will be responsible for leading internal and external communications for Kimberly-Clarks global supply chain function with a strong focus on engaging manufacturing teams worldwide.

Reporting to the Sr. Director Global Communications and Corporate Affairs this role will help advance our enterprise strategy strengthen our reputation for manufacturing excellence and drive alignment across global supply chain operations.

What Youll Do

• Execute a global communications strategy for the supply chain organization that supports transformation initiatives sustainability goals and operational excellence.
• Lead internal communications programs to inspire engage and align employees across manufacturing sites and supply chain functions worldwide from site-based teams to global leadership.
• Lead external communications to support Kimberly-Clarks reputation as a global leader in manufacturing supply chain resilience and sustainability.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior supply chain leaders helping them tell their stories and connect with internal stakeholders customers suppliers and external audiences.
• Create high-impact content (including articles videos digital communications internal newsletters and site communications) and work with agency partners to ensure world-class execution.

Scope & Impact

• Global responsibility: Lead communications for the global supply chain organization including manufacturing sites logistics and distribution networks and supplier ecosystems.
• Employee-centric focus: Engage employees globally to build alignment purpose and culture across manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• External influence: Elevate the companys reputation for manufacturing and supply chain excellence with key stakeholders including industry partners media customers and suppliers.
• Enterprise alignment: Operate within a global matrix environment partnering with other functional communications leads to integrate and amplify key messages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated internal and external communications strategies that engage employees strengthen culture and enhance Kimberly-Clarks reputation for manufacturing and supply chain excellence.
• Lead storytelling that connects global supply chain employees to the companys purpose strategy and transformation agenda bringing clarity and inspiration to complex initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior supply chain leaders providing counsel and content that supports leadership visibility change management and operational alignment.
• Create and manage compelling content across multiple channels written digital and video ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality execution through agency and internal partnerships.
• Collaborate across the global communications function to align narratives share best practices and ensure a cohesive employee experience across manufacturing and supply chain teams worldwide.

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:

• 10 years of communications experience in a global environment ideally within manufacturing supply chain or consumer goods (CPG) industries.
• Bachelors degree or higher
• Proven ability to develop and execute internal communications programs that engage manufacturing or operations workforces.
• Strong external communications experienceexecutive communications storytelling reputation buildingwithin a global organization.
• Experience working with senior leaders and influencing across functions (operations supply chain manufacturing logistics) in a matrix environment.
• Excellent content creation skills (writing digital/social communications storytelling) combined with experience managing agency partners or external creators.
• Strong business acumen able to translate supply chain strategy and operations into compelling narratives for both internal and external audiences.
• Collaborative leader: Able to work across geographies and functions build trust drive alignment and operate with agility in a fast-changing environment.

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

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

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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 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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