Network Strategy and Design Lead (END-2)

Company:  Kimberly-Clark
Location: Irving
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / 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.

This position functions as an important part of the Enterprise Network Design function by providing strategic direction and work planning for enterprise-wide initiatives. The role is primarily responsible for leading program management of Enterprise Network Strategy & Design deliverables and partnering with the Network Design & Strategy Director in the development of strategic insights and recommendations for ELT-level Supply Chain decisions. Responsibilities include providing indirect leadership to a team of 5+ Sr. Strategy Analysts and a range of ESC and Segment team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and align critical parties/stakeholders to coordinated program management plans including objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resourcing.
  • Lead workstreams, execution plans, and cross-functional resources to deliver per plan.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and working teams in the synthesis of analytics/benchmarking into E2E Supply Chain recommendations supporting Enterprise strategies.
  • Lead outline, creation, and alignment to report out and recommendation materials for a range of audiences including ELT.
  • Co-create Network Design program and technology innovation pipeline.
  • Provide indirect leadership to Enterprise Network Design team and other members of the program teams ranging in levels and expertise.
  • Maintain close coordination with stakeholders, Workstream Leaders, and project managers/initiative owners to ensure effective execution and value delivery.
  • Create overall program performance visibility: identify, solve, and/or escalate potential roadblocks, late deliverables, resource needs, etc. to maintain program timeline and delivery.
  • Actively participate in workstream meetings and problem solve; act as a thought-leader and challenge team to think "full potential".

Competencies/Skills & Requirements:

  • Strong experience in a Supply Chain strategy or Supply Chain function role with background in data analytics.
  • Strategic thinking capabilities with ability to connect organizational goals with short-, mid-, and long-term recommendations + action plans.
  • Ability to maintain working knowledge of and apply End-to-End supply chain design concepts.
  • Ability to work and lead through ambiguity.
  • Ability to manage programs and indirect teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Ability to lead, facilitate and manage change effectively.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills.

Qualifications/Education/Experience Required:

  • B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related topics.
  • 5+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategy or Engineering role.
  • Experience transforming analytics into strategic insights and recommendations for executive-level decision making.
  • Experience in program management and indirect leadership of working teams of varying sizes/role levels.
  • Superb communication skills, written and verbal, utilizing a clear and concise manner across various levels of the organization.
  • Excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and professional maturity with executive presentation experience, comfortable interacting with senior executive leadership.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • PowerBI or similar data visualization software experience preferred.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Advanced degree preferred.

To Be Considered:
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