Director, North America Strategy

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.

Reporting to Sr. Director of Strategy and Analytics Transformation, the Director of Strategy Development is a leader of a team in charge of driving the strategy setting process for North America, executing strategic projects across categories and functions, and supporting decision making for the Segment’s Leadership Team. This role is expected to partner independently with business leaders across a range of situations, including functional strategies, playbooks, and operating plans. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for developing and leading a team of Associate Directors, Managers, and Analysts deployed to North America’s most pressing priorities and building strategic and analytic capabilities across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Provides leadership in the development and execution of North America’s strategy

• Guides end-to-end strategy development as a partner to business leaders and makes adjustments to existing strategies based upon new learning and changes in the competitive environment Own thought leadership for business problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach, and work-planning Direct and directly execute data analysis for delivery of strategic projects including financial modeling and insight analysis on large, complex data sets Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these findings into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions. Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business. Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key strategic issues, generate ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.

• Take ownership for Program Design, Implementation and Change Management on select projects critical to our business strategy.

• Bring best-in-class capability building vision to lead Strategy Development – from diagnostics, leading indicators, business impacts, and execution considerations

• Manage and inspire a high-performing team of capability builders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and professional development

• Collaborate closely with brand and functional teams to perform analysis, build analytical capabilities, and enable effective decision-making, including Long-term trend analysis, Support of leadership engagements, Analysis of business performance, Competitive Intelligence analyses, Ad-hoc P& L, ROIs, & DPSM analytics

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, 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:

• Leading & Embedding Change: Steer team work to deliver organizational priorities and proactively identify change management efforts to evolve ways of working. Lead a complex project or multiple projects, manage resources, interdependencies, and mitigate risks

• Influence & Stakeholder Management: Independently navigate organizational complexities to deliver results, effectively aligning interests across levels and functions

• Written & Verbal Communication: Effectively leads senior leadership communications, including effective verbal presentations and crafting of storylines

• Executive Presence: Capable of influencing Leadership Team decision making

• Business Judgment: Possesses insight and understanding in dealing with risks and opportunities in business that is likely to lead to favorable outcomes

• Initiative and Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who is performance driven

• Project Management: Ability to scope projects, manage teams, and deliver results against set expectations, timelines, and budgets, etc.

• Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc.

• Engaging and Collaborative: Enjoys working in a team environment

• Change Management: Capable of understanding organizational dynamics, individual incentives, and barriers to change to implement new ways of working consistent with business priorities

• Knowledge and Enthusiasm for K-C: Knowledge of the K-C organization, brands, metrics, etc.; enthusiastic about the potential strategic options facing Kimberly-Clark

• Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced environment

• Scope of Experience: Experience working in the context of a large, complex, global organization where working across functions and teams, and leading through influence are keys to success

Essential Knowledge/ Experience:

• MBA from top-tier business school highly preferred

• 10+ years of experience in highly analytical roles, including Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, and/or Insights and Analytics roles

• 5+ years of experience building and leading high-performance teams

• Direct experience at a CPG or retailer leading Strategy definition and analytics

• Experienced in building high-performing teams that develop strong partnerships with stakeholders and encourage professional growth

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.

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.

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes the above starting wage offer and is eligible for overtime pay. Please note that the stated pay range applies to Canada locations only.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

#LI-Hybrid

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Salary Range: 185, 780 – 240, 140 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.

Primary Location

Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time