Logistics Consultant - SAP EWM
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.
This position focuses on leading and supporting projects within the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Distribution Process Support Team. Initial focus for this role will be the continued rollout and on-going support of SAP EWM (Warehouse Management System for Raw Materials) within KCNA. This role will work with EWM-supporting team members in providing strategic, tactical, and operational execution aligned with business plans to ensure the achievement of KCNA Distribution Team objectives. Specific projects are supported individually or by providing leadership and participation on focused cross-discipline teams. Customers include: KCNA Business units, IT, Internal and External Vendors, Planning, Procurement, K-C Manufacturing teams, Third-Party Logistics.
In this role, you will:
- Provide leadership and project-related work direction to extended teams including IT, Procurement, KC Manufacturing teams, and Third-Party Logistics.
- Lead and/or support development and implementation of transactional and operational supply chain systems and processes in warehouse 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 within the KCNA supply chain.
- Serve as key contact and functional expert for mills and third-party-operated warehouses to assess warehouse management system and process problems, shortcomings and implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop a scope and depth of knowledge in safety, quality, and materials handling/warehousing technical expertise to investigate and drive continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
- Support cost improvement and capability building programs to facilitate the achievement of KCNA supply chain cost objectives.
- Lead or participate in cross functional project teams made up of diverse team members ranging from senior leaders to machine or lift operators.
- Create new tools or perform ad hoc analysis, as needed, to support various supply chain needs.
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 supply chain, engineering or related field; and 5+ years supply-chain experience, preferably with warehousing or raw material flow experience
- Broad supply-chain systems and functional knowledge including supply chain, manufacturing operations, and procurement.
- Working knowledge of warehouse management systems preferred; Ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity
- Demonstrated ability to apply CI/Lean principles towards continuous improvement
- Ability to collaborate with and leverage diverse, cross functional resources to achieve results
- Travel expectations up to 50% during on-site project support times
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.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $106,000 – $131,000 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.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
Grade 9/P3: Grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location
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What We Do
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go.
Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®.
While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.
If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
