EWM Distribution Consultant
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 and supporting projects within the 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.
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.
The successful candidate will join the North American Distribution Operations team and report to the Sr Manager, Distribution.
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.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or related fieldMinimum of 5 years supply-chain experience, preferably with warehousing or raw material flow experienceBroad supply-chain systems and functional knowledge including supply chain, manufacturing operations, and procurement.Working knowledge of warehouse management systems preferredAbility to analyze complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunityStrong written and verbal communication skills, especially around complex topicsEnthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to take clear ownership of responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability to apply CI/Lean principles towards continuous improvementAbility to collaborate with and leverage diverse, cross functional resources to achieve resultsTravel expectations up to 50% during on-site project support times
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 [email protected] 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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Primary Location
USA-WI-Neenah
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time