Logistics Planner

Logistics Planner

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: youre a problem-solver a connector someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and drives continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details ensuring that every product process and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity efficiency and collaboration always working to turn todays challenges into tomorrows success this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

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

Job responsibilities include:

• Ensure material availability to meet the production schedule through effective planning inventory control and coordination with manufacturing.
• Monitor and control production-related system activities including order reporting timely order closure and cleanup of overdue orders.
• Track and communicate key planning & logistics KPIs (production conformance on-time delivery others) and perform daily follow-up to maintain control of the production plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities such as BOM changes engineering trials and validation runs with planning manufacturing engineering and other departments.
• Manage the end-to-end flow of materials including receipt storage and distribution of raw materials spare parts supplies equipment and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate and efficient inventory control by monitoring consumption reconciling system vs. physical inventory ensuring SAP accuracy and implementing best practices.
• Lead inventory assurance processes including cycle counts and discrepancy minimization to guarantee material availability and accuracy.
• Support warehouse efficiency by maintaining Kanban and FIFO systems promoting organization cleanliness and best operational practices.
• Collaborate with the quality team to monitor materials under inspection or hold status to ensure timely resolution and availability.
• Support the development of the 18 month S&OP plan and ensure alignment between strategic planning and day-to-day execution across harvesting processing and fiber demand.
• Support and develop short-term execution plans and detailed schedules ensuring agility and efficiency in a constrained and variable FOAK environment.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (R&D Agg team Operations Logistics Procurement Planning and Finance) to optimize end-to-end planning and materials flow.
• Ensure accuracy and discipline in SAP planning inventory transactions and system data to support reliable operations and reporting.
• Support development of new FOAK process from initial manual excel/basic SAP into end state planning software and logistics operations.
• Support the development and execution of physical logistics operations including material handling and transportation ensuring efficient end-to-end flow.
• Empowered to own outcomes and drive excellence through collaboration continuous improvement and shared accountability in a High-Performance Work System.

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required with 2 years of experience in planning or logistics operations.
• Microsoft Excel (proficient).
• Planning and Material Management skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Support continual review and execution of Demo Milll S&OP and S&OE plans.
• Ensure operations from field to warehouse are working to aligned plan with agile playbook in startup environment to deliver fiber and co-product requirements at optimum costs.
• Support the day-to-day working program for the 3PL logistics team.
• Ensure the achievement of goals that support Plant and Staff Distribution objectives.
• Support mill initiatives on Safety Quality Delivery Cost and People.
• Ability to adapt the organizational changes build relationships and make good use of available resources. Ability to confront problems and handle conflicts.
• Ability to solve problems and set priorities generating new ideas and improved ways of working while maintaining effective control. Demonstrated capability associated with the One Kimberly-Clark Behaviors.
• Collaborate and support to achieve department objectives and exceed plant external customer and corporate requirements.
• Empowered to own outcomes and drive excellence through collaboration continuous improvement and shared accountability in a High-Performance Work System.
• Ensure the effective development and application of internal control systems/procedures customer service policies and facility standard operating procedures in distribution.
• Communicate fully with Leader and others who have need to know. Be informative without being obtrusive or vexatious. Communicate in a way that is timely yet prompt; complete yet concise; candid yet accurate and clear yet responsive. Communicate efficiently and effectively with mill leadership.
• Accountability and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in receiving warehousing shipping inventory control and planning processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

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Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and were committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If youre looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

Location: Yuma AZ

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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 local policies.

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 not provide relocation support for this 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.

Yuma AZ USA

Employee

Regular

Full time