Manager- MT Supply Chain

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

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.

In one of our Manufacturing 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 supply chain management, Logistics, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 to 8 years’ experience in logistics preferably in FMCG.

• Strong in MS Office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), knowledge of SAP. Skills in Power BI will be added advantage.

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and drive the things by proactive co-ordination.

• Good in teamwork, attitude for learning and with attention to details.

• Demand Management: Analyze sales data, market trends, and promotional plans to forecast demand for products within the modern trade channel.

• Collaborate effectively with GT sales team and MT and Ecom planners for improving forecast and availability in the region.

• Monitor SLOB and drive actions to address concerns.

• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels at, distribution centers, and warehouses to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize out-of-stock situations. Customer Service - Order Fulfilment

• Manage the order fulfilment process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of products to partners. Ensure target levels of OTIF, on-time delivery and tracking.

• Timely settlement of damage, expiry, and full & final claims for MT partners.

• Ensure appointment adherence for MT customers.

• Drive PDP and MOQ compliance for South & West regions.

• Timely and accurate updating of PODs by vendors.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key account managers, and other internal stakeholders like depot teams, demand planners, central distribution planner.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance, such as on-shelf availability, fill rates, and inventory turnover, PDP, MOQ adherence, ICP’s for supplying to different customers and report on these metrics to senior management.

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve supply chain issues, such as delays, shortages, or quality problems, in a timely and effective manner.

• Audit of MT partners: Plan along with KAM for audits at MT partner’s end. Liase with the audit teams for performing those audits and sending reports.

• Cost Management: Ensure cost efficiency in entire SC operations for supplying to MT customers

• Drive Fuel to Grow programs and develop pipeline of projects

• Actively engage with customers to drive direct dispatch from both factories

• IT enablement: Use IT to its advantage for converting manual to automated PO’s. Usage of IT tools for preparing dashboards, reports, etc.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions to supply chain challenges.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills: Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and negotiate favorable terms with all stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of supply chain principles: Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, order fulfillment, and distribution.

• Experience in the FMCG or retail industry: Familiarity with the specific challenges and opportunities of the modern trade channel.

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools: Experience with ERP systems, forecasting software, and other supply chain management tools.

• Overall Execution and planning for the Modern Trade Channel and Responsible for the Execution of Alternate Channel.

• Responsible for the Cost and Fill rate for the MT and channel.

• Check the PDP/MOQ and basis appointment plan the Dispatches.

• Work on all IT Development projects for MT channel.

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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