Global External Manufacturing Platform Operations Analyst - Kimberly-Clark Corporation

This role isa critical position to enable and advance theglobal supply chain strategic use of External Manufacturing for Kimberly-Clark’s consumer businesses. The individual builds strategic relationships with key suppliers of finished goods and ensures ongoing cost, quality, service, and sustainability goals are met.  The role also leads and manages highly complexstrategic programs from an end to end supply chain perspective (planning, procurement, 3rd party manufacturing, distribution & logistics, regulatory and quality) through the global base of external manufacturingpartners.  The role works closely with the Segment Value Stream teams, R&E, Procurement & other functional partners to provide project support and guidance for the new product projects and product improvement programs.   

CUSTOMERS: 
Segment Value Streams, Procurement,Planning, R&E  

In this role, you will:

• New product plan development along with R&E
  • detailed timeline
  • milestones
• Stakeholder management
  • senior leader influence
  • concise verbal and written reviews
• Cross functional project team leadership
  • accountability meetings to drive desired outcomes
• Risk management
  • identification & mitigation
• Asset management
  • CFI compliance asset placement & tool write-off management  
• Commercialization management in coordination with Planning and Marketing
  • inventory pre-builds, transition inventory
  • write off avoidance
• Supplier and product qualification in coordination with Quality/Regulatory
  • social and quality compliance, IQ/OQ/PQ
• Supplier Management
  • cost management programs
  • supplier performance management
  • capacity management including equipment strategy
  • category strategy development along with Procurement

About Us

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.

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, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll 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, you’ll 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Science / Supply Chain / Operations Management  
• 7+ years combined experience across R&E, supply chain, and operations
• Expert project management experience driving complex global projects engaging multiple global internal and external functional teams to successful completion
• Effective and influential (written and verbal) communication in the English language
• Must be able and willing to travel 10-20% regionally & internationally without supervision.

Differentiating:

• PMP certification
• Master in Operations Management or MBA from accredited university
• Direct manufacturing or supply chain experience with externally produced finished goods
• External supplier management
• Multiple language fluency
• Certified in Lean Six Sigma methodologies

SCOPE:

• Directly manage 5-15 External Manufacturers
• Spend range $20-$50M annually
• Product platform focus varies by role, including Reusable Underwear, Personal Care Absorbent Products, Moist Wipes, Tissue, Skin Care, or Dispensers

Other Requirements

• Regional/International travel up to 20% of time
• Location:  Flexible Work arrangements with some time spent in a regional office in Roswell, Neenah, Shanghai, or Walton Oaks as aligned with the hiring manager.

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.

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.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

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.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.