Global Category Manager – Transportation & Warehousing

Global Category Manager Transportation & Warehousing

Job Description

Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were 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 youll bring your professional expertise talent and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic ground-breaking this role youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In this role you will :

Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious self-driven individual to drive our Global Transportation and Warehousing Procurement Strategy. As a Global Category Senior Specialist you will make a difference by creating a connected community across our Logistics Procurement teams and Logistics operations deploying the Global Overarching Category strategy of Warehouse and Transportation sharing best practices and utilizing analytics for innovative solutions. You will optimize transportation and warehousing services by leveraging total volume spend and supplier relationships across segments ensuring collaboration innovation service improvement and value creation. You will manage key stakeholder relationships and communicate strategies to global and regional procurement teams. With a Global spend of around $1.6B annually you will be supporting one of the largest procurement categories at Kimberly-Clark.

Key Responsibilities

Overall :

• Serve as a change agent within the Logistics Procurement community with a strong ownership mentality and willingness to challenge the status quo
• Reports into Global Logistics Procurement Category Director
• Builds a strong procurement and logistics operations network with the Logistics Procurement and Logistics Operations teams in the four business segments NAM International Personal Care International Family Care & Professional and Enterprise Markets.

Strategic category Management and Execution

Strategic Negotiations and Supplier relationship management

About Us

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the fact millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals like you.

At Kimberly-Clark youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its 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 were constantly exploring new ideas on how when and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team youll 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 Professional roles youll 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 :

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits youd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview see .

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.

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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 which is why seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our 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.

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

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clarks applicable mobility benefits / policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clarks sole discretion.

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Grade 8 grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location / country

Salary Range : USD

At Kimberly-Clark pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve thrive and grow. Along with base pay this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as location role skills performance and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Roswell Building 300

Additional Locations

Knoxville Office Neenah - South Office

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Bidding,Integration,Christmas Temporary,ABB,Elevator Maintenance,Application Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1