Job Description

It starts with you. Right here at KC-AU

You might have heard of us. You might not. But you definitely know our trusted brands, like Huggies, Kleenex and Viva. In fact, we’ll wager you’ve probably used our products today!

Kimberly-Clark is a global personal care company. Spanning over 300 locations, our notable brands are an essential part of life for one-quarter of the world’s population.

We’re proud of our size, scale and impact. But when you join us, you’ll find there’s much more to who we are. Because a role with us is about the care you take, the connections you make and the opportunity to build a better world.

Bring your big ambition and make a visible, meaningful difference, right here, with K-C Australia.

The position:

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Demand and Supply Planning Manager to oversee and optimise the supply chain planning operations of our Personal Care portfolio in Australia. This position calls for a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of identifying and addressing risks and opportunities while ensuring accurate demand and supply continuity at the most optimal cost. You'll play a key role in driving success and fostering collaboration across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Demand & Supply Planners to ensure optimal & accurate demand and supply plans across the business

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain to boost operational efficiency

• Act as the main point of contact for demand & supply-related issues, ensuring quick resolution

• Lead and facilitate Demand Review meetings with demand planning, commercial, finance, and key collaborators to build an accurate demand forecast

• Lead and facilitate Supply Review meetings with market planning in collaboration with production plants, ECMs and Suppliers to create the most optimal supply and inventory plans

• Prepare and present data for Monthly IBP meetings, providing insights for key decisions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the Weekly S& OE forum to identify critical issues and facilitate discussions and decisions to support goals

• Work with the Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) to promote a high-performing, authentic & caring culture across the organisation

• Develop, implement, and complete strategic demand & supply management processes to support supply chain and business goals

• Own the communication strategy to the commercial team for supply issues. Lead commercial meetings to review pipelines and manage country/DC fulfillment

• Accountable for the integrity of planning master data within SAP & APS

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in support of key transformation projects and initiatives within the planning organisation and across business units

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and building strong cross-functional relationships

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Adaptability in dynamic changing environments with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive and inspire results

• In-depth understanding of planning and business theory, including planning and inventory management, service levels, and business trade-offs

• Expert understanding of ERP systems (Preferably S/4Hana) and APS (Preferably Kinaxis)

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Embraces change, challenges the status quo, and makes recommendations for improvements

• Gets results through leading the team and making personal contributions

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, internal functions, external partners, and project teams

• Solid, straightforward, and professional communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management

• Self-directed and possess a sense of urgency

Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years experience in Supply Chain Management, including demand or supply planning

• Preferably APICS certified

• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse groups and experience in a geographically diverse, matrix organization

• Leading and developing a diverse team, preferably in a planning function

Why Kimberly-Clark Australia?

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re about delivering incredible results, making things happen, and working together. And when we get that right, we win.

There's a reason why we've made the Forbes World's Best Employers list in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Here, our culture of care and inclusion really matters, and so does high performance. We continue to push ourselves to improve. Because we’re proud of how far we’ve come. And we’re excited about where we’re headed.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• Drive local impact on a global scale: A career with Kimberly-Clark is about delivering Better Care for a Better World. We do this through local care and connection. Join us and you’ll find over 800 dedicated team members helping to deliver our brands to over 2.1 billion people in 175 countries. And counting. Now THAT is impact at scale

• Win in a culture of inclusion and care: We’re all different and so is every K-C ANZ team. But you’ll soon find the common ground that keeps our high-performing teams connected. You’ll see that here, it’s not politics and egos that propel you forward; it’s integrity and trust

• Be bold and own your incredible career opportunity: You don’t have to move abroad to build a global career, but here, you have the choice if you want to! At K-C ANZ, you’ll find opportunity for the taking. You won’t get lost in the noise and you’ll thrive and grow professionally and personally

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Find a better work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working options, tailored to suit your lifestyle plus Flex Fridays

• Access 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers

• Take advantage of 2 recharge days and 1 volunteer day each year

• Enjoy discounts across the range of Kimberly-Clark products

• Benefit from a variety of discounted products and services including health insurance, loan rates and novated leasing

• Purchase up to 2 weeks extra annual leave

• Look after your social, physical and mental wellbeing with our free wellness and mental health resources and social events

• Grow your skills and knowledge with our tailored leadership and development programs, mentoring opportunities plus hundreds of online training courses

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

It all starts with you. Are you ready?

Apply today and discover what a fulfilling and balanced career looks like.

At Kimberly-Clark, we’re committed to providing opportunities to the best candidates without regard for race, colour, religion or gender identity. We’re proud to be recognised in Australia as an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and to be Rainbow Tick accredited in New Zealand.

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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 role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

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