Supply Chain Consultant (Neenah, WI.)

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re 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, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by 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.

Subject matter expert for setting statistically calculated safety stock levels using multi-stage inventory optimization models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for modeling, analyzing, and interpreting the supply chain within the IBP toolset to make safety stock recommendations to the business to ensure attainment of business inventory and service level objectives
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of inventory model inputs and settings
• Develop and deliver relevant training material, work instructions, and standard work to support inventory management and the safety stock setting process
• Provide high level of technical expertise and consulting in inventory management in SAP’s IBP and ERP systems
• Partner with information technology group to define business requirements for IT solutions, perform user acceptance testing, and implement system changes
• Support and/or lead project teams for various Customer Logistics initiatives (inventory, service, cost savings, network optimization, etc..)

General

• Work consists of tasks that are typically not routine, works independently and applies discretion within broadly established operational boundaries
• Plans and sets objectives to deliver responsibilities that have a direct effect on the business results
• Ability to clearly and precisely communicate orally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Ability to adapt and support the organization through times of change
• Ability to influence and build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels throughout organization
• Ability to precisely and proficiently conduct business and data analyses, problem solve and provide data driven recommendations for improvements and advancements

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

•  Contribute to respectful environment among team members and motivate improvement of individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.
• Promptly reconcile and communicate changes and conduct team adjustment to new changes. Adjusting to meet requirements of changing conditions/situations. Maintain effectiveness of varying environments with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
•  Keep team leader informed on status of plans and programs, changing conditions, requirements of marketplace, competitive activity, issues and accomplishments that may affect business results.   

​Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 plus years of experience in Planning and/or Logistics.
• Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Tactical planning experience. Knowledge of customer service, demand forecasting, and master data.
• Skills/Competencies: Strong in math and statistics. Process and results oriented. Able to problem solve, build effective work relationships, lead change, and communicate well.
• Other Skills: Prioritization and time management

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Key customers for this position are Planning, Deployment, Distribution Operations, Customer Logistics Strategies & Solutions (CLSS), and Supply Chain Optimization

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel may include up to 10% of work time. Travel may also include business travels via aircraft and motor vehicles to various locations. May include prolong periods of sitting, typing, viewing computer/laptop screens, along with occasional bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, climbing, twisting, stooping and standing.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.  

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.

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.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this job has a range of $106,000 to $130,000.

At 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.

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-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.