Lead strategic planning for the global Apparel business, supporting the plans of the KCP PPE business teams and the regional business teams by providing long-term strategic capacity and materials planning.
Position Purpose:
Lead strategic planning for the global Apparel business, supporting the plans of the KCP PPE business teams and the regional business teams by providing long-term strategic capacity and materials planning.
Scope:
The focus of this position is to lead and manage the global supply chain planning processes across all KCP Apparel products.
The role provides strategic planning support for capacity, materials, inventory, and customer service, and engages directly with the regions to support regional supply planning processes and aid their S&OP/S&OE processes
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
7 -9 years of experience
Must have a planning background defined by 3-5 years of experience
Experience with KCP Internal Manufacturing Assets and capabilities
Experience working with external contract manufacturers (ECMs)
Effectively organize, plan, control and communicate production and materials plans with headquarters and mill units
Lean capability/background
Experience with SAP R3, BW and Advanced Planning Tool(s) – preferably SAP APO
Advanced capability in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel
APICS certification preferred
Customers:
KC Professional business leaders
KC Professional Supply Chain leaders
Global Supply Chain Directors
Strategic Business Unit Leaders
KCP Global S&OP Leader
KCP Global Finance
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead monthly global supply review for Apparel business
Lead the global strategic planning process for Apparel, through timely and accurate development of supply/capacity plans (0 – 24 months) for ECM Apparel vendors and associated manufacturing and operations.
Work with regional teams to ensure connectivity with regional supply plans and tie to overall global supply.
Participate in KCP global S&OP process and in PPE regional S&OP processes.
Maintain global demand-supply balance for next 24 months and work with regions and business leaders to allocate supply where needed based upon established prioritization rule sets and regulatory considerations
Prepare 5 year global mass balance for capital planning and business planning in support of KCP Apparel business in the regions.
Oversee and ensure capacity optimization of long term (2-5 years) and collaborate with regions to ensure capacity optimization of mid-term (3-18 months) plans to minimize total delivered costs and meet customer service and regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior KCP Global Leadership on supply chain initiatives across multiple regions including capacity consolidation, investment and optimization plans, and global base sheet and converting balances
Utilize KC Global systems (BW, APO and R/3), identify gaps, and work with necessary stakeholders to develop solutions.
Provide key consulting support for global statistically managed inventory process (SMI) and activities required to deliver annual year on year inventory reductions. Ensure capacity and SNP processes support the enterprise working capital objectives
Participate as Planning consultant resource on KCP’s end to end value stream initiatives for Apparel.
Deliver business metrics (customer service, working capital, distribution expense, and cost savings). Align work in support of the annual goals established for each.
Be an influential leader with KCP Product Supply and functional resources toward driving best practice and standardized Global capacity planning processes
Collaborate appropriately and effectively with all customers by conducting all communications and connections with the utmost integrity and honesty in delivering business results
Act as de-facto global demand coordinator to ensure accurate global demand rollups
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
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.
This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.
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.
