Life Cycle Management Specialist

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About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. 

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Purpose: 

We currently have a great opportunity for a Life Cycle Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team to manage, maintain, and report on the product lifecycle management processes to ensure effective and efficient use of systems to minimise obsolescence and unnecessary costs to the business.

This is a newly created position working for our Family Care & Professional (IFP) Supply Chain team based in North Sydney.

Job Description

• Lead the project management of product life cycle activities, including new product introductions, deletions, and run outs

• Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met

• Conduct analysis which will determine the most optimal time to run out of an existing product in consultation with the Sector Supply planner

•  Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product development, packaging, Production, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects

• Conduct monthly Life Cycle Management (LCM) meetings to review project status and align on next steps with stakeholders

• Manage the product phase-out process to minimize excess inventory and avoid disruptions to supply

•  Oversee the transition from old to new products, ensuring optimal inventory and production flow

• Track and report on project performance, providing updates to key stakeholders and highlighting risks or delays

•  Implement and maintain processes to ensure effective communication and coordination across departments

• System maintenance and housekeeping on New products, phase in/out and deletions

• Identify and resolve issues that may impact product launch or lifecycle performance

Requirements

•  Strong experience in project management, particularly within supply chain or production environments

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across different departments

•  Experience in product life cycle management, new product development, or supply chain planning is a plus

What’s On Offer

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You:

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

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. 

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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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