Job Overview
Demand Planning and S&OP Excellence Consultant. Join the team behind iconic brands such as Huggies®, Kleenex®, Andrex®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. In this role you will help deliver better care for billions of people worldwide. You’ll work within Kimberly‑Clark International Family Care and Professional (IFP) and the forthcoming partnership with Suzano, which is anticipated to close in mid‑2026. The position offers an opportunity to shape a new global leader backed by industry giants.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the demand planning and S&OP capability strategy.
* Provide playbooks, training and mentorship to ABU DP and S&OP community, fostering a culture of innovative thinking, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Drive leading‑edge thinking and strategic direction for S&OP and demand planning processes and solutions.
* Work with vendors to implement and refine cutting‑edge statistical forecasting models that drive predictive planning and trade promotion management.
* Benchmark industry best practices and translate insights into actionable strategies.
* Lead strategic projects related to S&OP process improvement and demand planning initiatives/systems.
* Manage end‑to‑end project delivery – scope, timelines, resources and stakeholder engagement.
* Ensure projects deliver measurable business outcomes (efficiency, cost/cash reduction, resilience).
* Drive transformation programmes such as digital planning, advanced analytics and planning optimisation.
* Monitor adherence to global standards for demand planning and S&OP processes.
* Lead maturity assessments and capability roadmaps to drive long‑term excellence.
* Establish governance frameworks for demand planning and S&OP processes, systems and tools.
* Support the resolution of systemic system or process issues, driving improvements in forecasting accuracy.
* Influence senior ABU stakeholders to deliver S&OP as a business process, aligning demand, supply and financial plans.
* Lead change‑management activities across all levels to ensure full adaptation of agreed processes and tools.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience and expertise in demand planning and S&OP processes.
* Exceptional ability to engage, persuade and align teams across all organizational levels.
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, mathematics, economics, statistics, engineering, computer software or a related field.
* 5+ years of demand planning experience; additional supply‑planning experience is an advantage.
* 2+ years of S&OP process governance or step leadership.
* Track record of leading DP KPI improvement initiatives and capability enhancement projects.
* Strong experience with Kinaxis Maestro, P10 Arete or other demand‑planning systems.
* Good understanding of connecting systems such as SAP.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Ability to perform detailed and complex analysis, and to support S&OP processes and systems for a large, global user base.
* Strong organisational, prioritisation and multitasking skills; capable of working independently and as a project leader.
Benefits
* Market‑leading pension contribution.
* Bonus scheme.
* Flexible savings and spending accounts for healthcare options.
* Private medical insurance with dental and vision coverage options.
* Diverse income protection insurance options.
* Additional programmes to support education, child adoption, relocation, or childcare.
* Flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in‑person collaboration.
Location
Primary location: Walton Oaks. Additional locations may be available. The role is open to candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country; relocation support is not provided.
Equal Opportunity
Kimberly‑Clark is a committed equal‑opportunity employer. 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 describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
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