Lead Solution Engineer, Demand Planning and S&OP

Posted: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 18 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/19/2025 01:38:21
Indexed on: 03/19/2025 01:38:21

Location: Bangalore, KA, , IN

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 17-3023.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is hiring!

Description:

Lead Solution Engineer, Demand Planning and S& OP

Job Description

Technical Roles

You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

The Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) Team is the IT Engine that delivers compelling and robust capabilities, products, and solutions to Kimberly-Clark’s (KC) business and IT by focusing on cost savings, business growth, as well as connecting with partners and customers. This role is part of Supply chain planning and forecasting team at KC. As part of this team, the Lead Solution Engineer (LSE) will support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Demand and S& OP Planning. LSE will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis related implementation projects or changes undertaken by the DTS organization.

  • Participate in solution design and delivery of Kinaxis Demand and S& OP solutions at Kimberly-Clark

  • Excellent understanding of Kinaxis solution footprint, with a deep knowledge of Demand and S& OP planning solutions

  • Is a thought leader in specific Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to improve business solutions

  • Leads/Facilitates business diagnostics, As-Is process analysis and To-Be design workshops and subsequently be able to write a solution design document to support business requirements

  • Ability to review functional specs and designs, and provide inputs to influence and enhance the quality of deliverables

  • Ability to review existing systems and tools, and recommend improvement opportunities.

  • Working experience of implementing Demand and S& OP planning solutions for a large global manufacturer or CPG company

  • Ability to configure Demand and S& OP planning solution of Kinaxis, and be able to implement solution single handedly

  • Ability to influence business decisions on technology, through experiences and by sharing industry best practices and methodologies

  • Ability to deliver in fast paced environments using agile methodologies

  • Works on development of interfaces, dashboards, reports and tools that are of highest quality and meet business objectives

  • Assist program management teams in project planning including detailed project plan, estimates and timelines

  • Conducts/Facilitates end-user training workshops on Kinaxis solution

  • Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing, and support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners

  • Follows up on cases opened with Kinaxis Support Services to help in resolving defects for the business

  • Communicate project risks and issues that may have a negative impact on the project schedule, scope or budget

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 technical roles, 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:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar fields

  • MBA/Master’s degree or equivalent in Supply chain/ Logistics is preferred

  • 8-20 years of experience in Demand and S& OP solutions with deep expertise in Kinaxis or similar Demand and S& OP planning solutions

  • 5+ years of proven experience in Kinaxis Demand and S& OP planning implementations is mandatory. Project, Enhancement, and/or POC experience is required

  • Hand-on experience of integration between Kinaxis and SAP S4 HANA/SAP ECC is highly desirable

  • Serves as a functional liaison, and contributes to key meetings between DTS, Kinaxis project team and business including Sr executives

  • Ability to train and impart Kinaxis technical trainings to multi-functional teams

  • Experience of collaborating with multiple cross-cultural teams spread across geographies to gather requirements, make design decisions, and for testing and delivery

  • Ability to work under ambiguous situations, and a drive to bring clarity by working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders

  • Good time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines

  • Excellent stakeholder management & good communication skills

  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for users, management, and executive - level audiences

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.

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Primary Location

IT Centre Bengaluru GDTC

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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