Automation Consultant - Blue Yonder at Kimberly-Clark in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

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.

This position is part of the Kimberly-Clark North America (KCNA) Automation and will provide functional expertise and support for automation projects within the Kimberly-Clark distribution network. You'll partner closely with automation project managers, site leads and developers and will be responsible for the successful deployment of automation within mill and distribution center locations to achieve cost, quality and safety targets. Provides operational support and project coordination to ensure the achievement of Logistics objectives.

In this role, you will:

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  Lead/Partner with automation vendors, site leadership in automated project-related development, configuration, testing and implementation of transactional and automated operational distribution systems and processes in large regional CPG distribution centers and plant-attached distribution centers along with associated change management within large diverse teams

  
  


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  Work with site leadership, project managers and automation consultants (layout) on appropriate change management and process integration with existing WMS system related to automation projects

  
  


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  Serve as key contact and functional expert for mills and third-party-operated Distribution Centers to assess materials handling and system and process problems, shortcomings and implementation of automated solutions

  
  


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  Develop a scope and depth of knowledge in safety, quality, and automated materials handling technical expertise to investigate and drive innovative solutions.

  
  


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  Support automated cost improvement programs to facilitate the achievement of Customer Logistics and Mills cost objectives.

  
  


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  Create new tools, reports or perform ad hoc analysis for automation projects, as needed, to support various customer group needs.

  
  

Influence:

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  Provide leadership and project-related work direction to extended teams including Customer Logistics Team members, IT, personnel from partner third party logistics providers and contractors

  
  


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  Lead or participate in cross functional project teams made up of diverse team members ranging from senior leaders to machine or lift operators

  
  


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  Provide leadership in operational needs and processes related to automation projects on needs to developers, partners, project managers, and automation vendors

  
  

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:

Required:

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  Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or related field

  
  


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  Knowledge of or willingness/ability to learn analytical tools such as: SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS

  
  


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  Prior WMS, distribution and/or automation experience

  
  


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  Ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity

  
  


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  Solid written and verbal communication skills, especially around complex topics

  
  


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  Enthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to take clear ownership of responsibilities

  
  


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  Ability to collaborate with and leverage diverse resources to achieve results

  
  


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  Travel up to 50% depending on project assignments

  
  

Preferred:

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  Familiarity with distribution center layout and flow and/or CAD experience also desirable for this position

  
  


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  Broad supply-chain systems and functional knowledge including supply chain, manufacturing operations, transportation, procurement and customer solutions

  
  


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  Ability to apply CI/Lean principles towards continuous improvement of a process

  
  

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

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.

Total rewards at Kimberly-Clark includes pay and a full package of benefits for full-time employees that can be tailored to individual needs. The anticipated pay range for this job has a range of $112,600 - $187,600. Individual pay levels will be based on multiple factors including, but are not limited to, location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 - when prompted for employee ID, say "OTHER CALLER" - or

kcchrprod@service-now.com
for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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