Job Description

Customer Logistics Consultant - Strategy & Service



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 your Customer Logistics Consultant role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

Position Summary:

Drive the execution of Kimberly-Clark's Indispensable Partner customer supply chain engagement strategies with customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Canada and have regular face-to-face discussion with key customers to facilitate strategic supply chain actions.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of KC & Customer supply chain initiatives to deliver incremental top-line sales, reduce costs, improve cost to serve and drive customer inventory & cost improvements.

Build strategic relationships with customer's logistics teams and leadership through partnership forums & ongoing interaction to achieve and maintain preferred supplier status.

Develop strategic programming with customer and integrate into Customer Development business plans.

Communicate customer's supply chain expectations & strategies; dimension the impact to K-C and recommend changes to strategies and policies as appropriate.

Align, develop, and mobilize implementation of supply chain best practices that deliver improved service, reduced distribution cost & complexity, and enable inventory reductions at K-C and the customer.

Understand the Business Units and Customer Business teams supply chain initiatives and be the liaison between the customer and K-C to drive the appropriate programs back into the customer.

Ability to communicate orally clearly and precisely and in writing to individuals and groups.

Ability to communicate precise innovative Supply Chain and business solutions to customers and team leaders/members.

Ability to adapt and support the organization through times of change.

Ability to assess business views strategically.

Ability to build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels throughout organization and with key customers.

Ability to conduct strategic business and data analyses precisely and proficiently with data driven recommendations for improvements and advancements.

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.

In this role you will join the Customer Supply Chian team and report to the Associate Director, Customer Strategies and Service.

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:

Bachelors or Advanced degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field.

At least 8 years of business experience with at least four years of cross-functional Supply Chain experience; inclusive of customer service, planning and distribution.

Demonstrated LEAN thinking & capability.

Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated proficiency in: oral & written communication, analyzing, influence, collaboration, motivating, business intuition and results orientation.

Prioritization and time management, cross-functional collaboration, change management, project and team management, active listening, adaptability and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

Proficient in data access tools and PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, RSi, Business Warehouse (BW) Reporting, SAP R/3, PowerBI)

Total Benefits: For a complete overview, see

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.

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.

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Global VISA and Relocation Specifications: K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. 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.

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-Mississauga

Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time