Distribution Consultant – KCNA Aurora Logistics Implementation Team
Job description
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.
Position focuses on leading KCNA Aurora Logistics Distribution projects and related initiatives to improve supply chain systems, processes and flows to reduce costs. Provides strategic and tactical support for KCNA Aurora business plans and strategies. Provides operational support and project coordination to ensure the achievement of KCNA Aurora Logistics objectives. The role provides support to Specialists as well as coordination of projects to ensure achievement of team and personal objectives.
In this role, you will:
Motivate, build talent, coach, and provide performance feedback to enhance individual and team effectiveness for KCNA Aurora Team Specialists.
Provide leadership and project-related work direction to extended teams including KCNA Aurora logistics team members, IT, personnel from partner third party logistics providers and contractors.
Lead development and implementation of transactional and operational distribution systems(BY and SAP S4) and processes in large CPG distribution centers and plant locations along with associated change management within large diverse teams.
Provide development, implementation, and updating of program strategies to drive new capability and continuous improvement to distribution centers and plants
Serve as key contact and functional expert for mills and third-party-operated Distribution Centers to assess distribution system and process problems, shortcomings and implementation of corrective action
Support cost improvement programs to facilitate the achievement of KCNA Aurora cost objectives.
Lead or participate in cross functional project teams made up of diverse team members ranging from senior leaders to lift truck operators.
Create new tools or perform ad hoc analysis, as needed, to support various customer group needs.
The successful candidate will join the KCNA Aurora Transformation Organization team and report to Associate Director KCNA Aurora Implementation - Logistics.
About Us
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark.
It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
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.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or related field or 5-8 years of supply chain experience
Broad supply-chain systems and functional knowledge including supply chain, manufacturing operations, transportation, procurement and customer solutions
Working knowledge of SAP and warehouse management systems preferred
Knowledge of or willingness/ability to learn analytical tools such as: SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and Power BI
Ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially around complex topics
Enthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to take clear ownership of responsibilities
Ability to apply CI/Lean principles towards continuous improvement of a process
Ability to collaborate with and leverage diverse resources to achieve results
Travel varies up to 20% depending on project assignments
Total Benefits
For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Hybrid Work Arrangements: You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And 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 work (hybrid) 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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
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.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
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.
K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.
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