End-to-End Material Optimization Consultant
Kimberly-Clark

Job Info

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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. At Kimberly-Clark, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands and take our future to the next level. In this role with K-C's procurement team, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In your End-to-End Material Optimization Consultant role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. The incumbent will provide technical expertise and leadership for end-to-end raw material optimization for the Personal Care Material Value Stream to achieve total cost of ownership targets. This position will assess the highest opportunity areas for assigned materials and business processes and work with the manufacturing sites, suppliers, R&D and procurement to address areas of inefficiencies and waste. This role has accountability for supporting the delivery of the annual material total cost of ownership (TCO) targets and reducing material waste across Personal Care. Responsibilities include deployment of Value Stream approaches to multiple materials, problem solving End-to-End to improve material efficiencies and leveraging our suppliers as a competitive advantage to reduce TCO.

Your Key Responsibilities include:

Material Waste Reduction Strategies:

• Identifies and leads Material Waste opportunities and sector processes specific to supporting the Fuel-to-Grow Manufacturing Workstream targets across Personal Care. Owns the Material Waste sector management systems.
• Develop material waste reduction strategies based on lean principles.
• Implement solutions to minimize waste and enhance efficiency.

Material Continuous Improvement:

• Responsible for providing staff materials value stream support for a variety of material categories including addressing safety, quality and cost of materials within the category.
• Connects closely with the R&D, Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams to drive the characterization of the raw materials impact on process. Use established processes to fully document knowledge for upstream development activity.

Value Stream Mapping and Analysis:

• Defines and maps the current state of the value stream from end to end using facts and data and sets strategy for improvements identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Envisions the future state of the value stream using Lean tools to eliminate waste and improve process stability and material flow. Links this future state to platform strategy deployment.
• Identify areas for improvement, such as excess inventory, transportation delays, or overproduction.
• Develop a roadmap to achieve the desired state, considering process improvements, technology enhancements, and organizational changes.

Lean and Continuous Improvement:

• Leverage deep experience in lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall value creation.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to material flow, quality and cost issues.

General:

• Exerts effective leadership, determines customer expectations, engages cross functional resources and establishes control to assure results.
• Drives breakthrough cross functional improvement across the supply chain, preventing sub-optimization.
• Implement activities within areas of responsibility and across Personal Care as appropriate that ensure effective Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost through consistent implementation of practices.

About You

You're driven to 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.

Qualifications:

• Position requires knowledge and experience typically associated with a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in supply chain, engineering or related and 10+ years of related experience.
• Have a desire to progress into future leadership roles within the regional supply chain team.
• 5+ years' experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing environment/plant experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in value stream management, lean, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for driving positive change and creating value.
• Strong knowledge/experience in LEAN thinking and tools. Experience with problem solving across all 4M's (man, machine, methods, materials) preferred.
• Proven ability to positively influence and motivate individuals in the value stream at all organizational levels.

• Must have direct or indirect manufacturing/operations or supply chain experience, as well as knowledge of organizational structure.
• Incumbent would possess demonstrated ability to organize and lead multi-functional teams and foster a proactive team environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, empower, train, and coach a diverse group of team members.
• Experience with developing vision and strategy, demonstrated problem-solving mindset, strong project management skills, and proficiency with MS Suite are highly desired.
• Experience in change management in large, complex organizations in addition to coaching and mentoring at all levels to drive collaboration across teams and functions is highly desired.
• Effectively demonstrate KC Compass Ways of Working in performance of his/her leadership duties (Focus on Consumers, Play to Win, Move Fast, Grow Our People).

• Normal scheduled hours may vary based on the need to support 24/7 Operations.
• Travel is expected be in the 25% range but at times could exceed that percentage to support business needs. The majority of travel is within region, with the potential for international travel.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment. Some shift work could be required based on the need to interact with operating teams.

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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

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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. 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.

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.

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