Demand Planning Manager
Your Job:
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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.
Due to internal move, In your role as Demand Planning Manager, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
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.
Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:
- Lead and enhance end to end S&OP process and IBP to drive business decision for growth. Drive value discussion, scenario planning, risk/opportunities with stakeholders.
- Generate 12 - 18 month rolling forecast which is based on building blocks with documented assumptions and incorporates market, category, customer trends that allows the company to consistently predict performance and provides operational stability to supply chain
- Responsible for proper communication of
- Inventories, demand trends to Supply Planning
- Track Sales phasing to forecasts, and share RCAs on performance gaps basis IL6S Loss-tree approach towards zero-loss
- Flawlessly execute against New Product Development (NPD) and Product changes
- Establish and track KPI’s (SFA, BIAS, OTIF/ CFR/SAMBC, DIOH)
- Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders for effective collaboration.
- Organizational Development - Lead and Develop direct reports
- Create a winning team & embed KC culture to achieve a consistent low attrition rate
- Create strong coaching and mentoring programs to manage talent
- Accurately assess people and effectively communicate strengths and opportunities
Essential Requirements:
- Graduate / Supply chain masters
- Minimum 8-year experience in FMCG, In-depth knowledge of Planning – Demand/Supply, Customer Logistics development, Logistics in country, export and import.
- Knowledge in customer operating systems (SAP & APO)
- Complexity management
- Knowledge in inventory movements (system and physical)
- Customer orientation, strong influencing, and negotiation skills
- Strong Analytics and problem-solving skills
- Strong presentation skill
- Process/Project Management
About You:
You’re driven to 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.
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.
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!
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.
