Planning COE - Asia

Stellenbeschreibung

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. 

In this role, you will:

The Demand and Supply Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) is responsible for leading the strategic development and operational efficiency of the demand and supply planning processes for both BTB and BTC IFP Asia businesses (~600m). This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization like Supply chain, Commercial, finance, procurement etc to ensure that best practices are implemented and that planning processes are aligned with overall business goals.

Key responsibilities are mentioned in below section.

The CoE will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize planning tools, and enhance the overall capability of the planning teams.

• Process Optimization & Standardization:

  • Develop and implement standardized processes/templates and best practices across all demand and supply planning functions.

  • Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in the planning process, ensuring consistency and reliability in forecasts and supply plans.

  • Lead the centralized coordinated activities for Asia for both demand & Supply planning process like rough cut capacity planning, the quarterly forecast submissions etc

  • Lead the centralized reporting, Power BI dashboarding, Projects & other analytics activities

  • Integration of planning processes & systems during the transition phase of merging BTB and BTC businesses across markets.

• Strategic Leadership:

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at improving the accuracy of demand forecasts and the efficiency of supply plans.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations) to align demand planning activities with business objectives.

• Tool & System Enhancement:

  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement planning tools and technologies to enhance forecasting and planning capabilities.

  • Ensure that the planning systems are fully integrated and leveraged across the organization to drive data-driven decision-making.

• Training & Development:

  • Design and deliver training programs for the demand and supply planning teams to improve their skills and knowledge in planning processes and tools.

  • Build a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the planning teams.

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor the performance of demand and supply planning activities.

  • Provide regular reports to senior management on planning accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.

• Change Management:

  • Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new processes, tools, and systems within the planning teams.

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of improvements.

• Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the business.

  • Work closely with supply chain teams to manage supply and demand fluctuations effectively.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with customer expectations and market dynamics.

  • Act as a central point of contact for all demand and supply planning-related queries and initiatives.

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 Demand and Supply Planning 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:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree / MBA in Supply Chain Management from tier I Institutes/Colleges

• Work experience: 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience in a FMCG industry preferably in demand, Supply or Mill planning

• Key competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in Planning processes (Demand, Supply and Production Planning)

  • Experience of using analytics & dashboarding tools preferred like Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx etc as user

  • Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) and advanced Excel skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Passion for delivery

  • Leadership and pro-active mindset

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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