Kimberly-Clark Corporation

North America - Integrated Business Planning & Process Excellence Director

Kimberly-Clark Corporation$185K — $240K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience leading teams in Planning and S&OP at a regional or global level.
  • Cross-functional expertise in supply chain areas such as Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution.
  • Proven ability to create and implement strategic visions.
  • Strong technical skills in demand planning and performance analytics.
  • Hands-on experience with S&OP, S&OE, and IBP processes across large-scale operations.
  • Excellent communication skills and relationship building capabilities.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to challenge existing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the transformation strategy and execution for Kimberly-Clark's North America IBP processes.
  • Develop and implement standard processes to improve business performance.
  • Lead capability building and coaching initiatives for process owners and business leaders.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in demand and capacity planning.
  • Ensure alignment between strategic business planning and operational processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and forecast accuracy.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model blending remote work with in-person collaboration.
  • Commitment to resources that enable personal and professional success.
  • Focus on employee engagement and organizational care.
Full Job Description
North America - Integrated Business Planning & Process Excellence Director

Job Description

In your Director Integrated Business Planning & Process Excellence role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

You will drive Kimberly-Clark's North America (KCNA) IBP and management process transformation strategy and execution. This includes the development of standard processes and system execution to deliver performance improvement across the business. You will play a central role in capability building and coaching across step process owners and business leaders as we install new skills in the organization.

As the expert, you will bring voice, experience and leadership in process transformation, elevation of business planning capabilities, a best in class governance, and must influence a variety of stakeholders. This includes leveraging internal and external contacts/networks to bring perspective and direction on process, improvement structure and technology. You will collaborate heavily with category teams, supply chain, and sales teams to ultimately drive improved processes that drive growth and profitability, as well as improved forecast accuracy and bias to enable performance delivery.

About You

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:
  • Develop North America IBP and management process transformation and improvement plan leveraging a fact-based gaps/opportunities diagnostic
  • North America leader of Kimberly-Clark's IBP process, including standard structure, inputs/outputs, and approach to assess and improve
  • Provide stewardship of the IBP process, supporting transformation roll-out, sustainment and improvement leveraging internal and external resources
  • Provide ongoing capability building and coaching to step leaders and business leaders for each element of IBP to drive transformation and continuous improvement
  • Subject matter expert for demand planning, capacity planning while supporting various areas including monthly demand plans, consumption models, network and production strategy optimization, integration of new businesses, and new product launches
  • Ensure solid linkages and alignment between the SBP, ABP and planning processes executed alongside ongoing S&OP and S&OE Cycles


To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
  • Leadership experience managing regional and/or global teams, preferably in the areas of Planning and S&OP
  • Cross-functional knowledge through the supply chain (Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Sourcing and Supply, Transportation) including demonstrated knowledge of financial metrics and drivers
  • Demonstrated ability to establish vision and strategy and lead implementation
  • Proven technical knowledge of demand planning, including statistical forecasting and demand sensing with the ability to drive system discipline and performance analytics
  • S&OP/S&OE/IBP experience, with hands-on experience implementing all, or multiple steps, and managing or leading one or multiple steps in a large-scale business
  • Demonstrated personal credibility through solid communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships with others
  • Demonstrated contagious positive energy to promote team engagement and drive results
  • Willing to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions


Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're 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 you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see https://www.mykcbenefits.com/ca/newhire

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

To Be Considered

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Salary Range: 185,780 - 240,140 USD
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.


Primary Location
Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

About Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 58,000 employees worldwide and manufacturing operations in 37 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $21.1 billion in 2012. Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, almost a quarter of the world's population trust K-C's brand and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex®, Scott®, Viva® Towels, Cottonelle®, Huggies®, Pull-Ups®, Goodnites®, U by Kotex®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Depend®, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or 2 share position in more than 80 countries.

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Learn more about Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1872
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.1 billion
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