Integrated Supply Chain - Product Owner

Job Description

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:

• Lead digital product strategy and programs for Supply Chain including Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing , Logistics and SC Finance in IPC & EM.

• Co-create technology roadmap to deliver capabilities that enrich and enable digital experiences and drive efficiencies with Segment SC stakeholders and customers, global and functional Business Partners, Capability teams, Delivery Engine Leadership, external delivery partners and software vendors

• Act as an entrepreneur, performing market and competitive analysis to inform product innovation. Ensure that the product vision is integrated into the overall Supply Chain Product vision

• Accountable for E2E ownership with right mix of Strategy, Delivery, Operations & Innovation in SC capabilities for segment

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs/requirements to be included in roadmap. And works closely with development teams and/or guide to implement the product requirements.

• Build the business cases with Segment and IT Leaders to secure funds

• Lead the Product lifecycle including development of features, deployment of roadmaps, and measurement and management of adoption.

• Explore, Identify, develop & lead the data and analytics solutions to solve business problems in respective functional area

• Create, manage, and prioritize Product backlog to streamline execution of business objectives.

• Manage vendors to ensure software roadmaps and delivery of features are completed based on agreed SLAs and pricing models.

• Maximize the value of the SC Product over its lifecycle by defining and owning capabilities ROI, including budget and/or P&L

• Understanding of cyber risks, K-C security posture, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance to K-C IT security and controls framework

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 or Masters degree , ideally in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Operations, business administration or related field

• Overall experience of 8-10 years, with a minimum of 5 years related experience in SC.

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain preferably in CPG industry

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or scrum master (good to have)

• Exposure to tools like SAP ECC, EWM, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, SAP S4 (good to have)

• Customer-centric mindset with design thinking skills to understand the customer's needs, drive research, design with empathy, understand customer engagement and apply whole-product thinking.

• Experience with Key Collaborative Events and Processes like Demand Intake, Demand/Requests Assessment, Quarterly Planning, Product Backlog Management, Sprint Reviews and Product Demos.

• Established background in launching software/solutions or services in partnership with business and engineering teams.

• Ability to navigate and influence senior level leaders within a large, matrix organization

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting other Product Owners.

• Ability to inspire a team to act as a small business jointly accountable for its product. Experience successfully driving end-to-end delivery of highly innovative products.

• Outstanding organizational, communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills at all levels. Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, prioritization and time management skills.

• Proven experience as a change agent to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders at multiple levels of a global organization.

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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