Associate Director of Digital Strategy & Analytics

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Digital Commerce Analytics, the Associate Director of Digital Strategy & Analytics is responsible for developing insights and leading strategic projects to accelerate the growth of Kimberly-Clark’s North America Omnichannel business and drive the development of digital commerce capabilities. The Associate Director will partner with stakeholders across Sales, Brand Management, Digital Commerce, and Marketing, and manage a team of 1–2.

• Perform analyses and lead projects to identify acceleration opportunities, including independent analysis and team guidance to grow digital presence across categories (assortment and pricing, retail media, digital shelf, ratings and reviews, competitive activity and insights).
• Own problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach, and work-planning; add personal insight and influence discussions across the organization on strategic issues.
• Support digital commerce analytic capability development by mapping opportunities across data, tools, and processes; develop standards for measuring performance; manage relationships with senior analytics stakeholders, vendors, and consultants; monitor external analytics trends; and support technology stack evaluations against the roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute on analytics strategy, including Data & Analytics Product Management, Brand Teams, Digital Commerce, Category Management, Customer Teams, RGM, and external partners (e.g., Retail Media Agency, data vendors).

• Expertise in CPG and eCommerce.
  • Knowledge of key players, dynamics, trends, industry analyses, and metrics.
  • Proficient in eCommerce operations and KPIs, including Retail Media networks, organic and paid growth strategies, and the range of data and technology players.
• Leading & embedding change: manage complex projects, resources, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
• Influence & stakeholder management: navigate organizational complexities to deliver results and align across levels and functions.
• Written & verbal communication: lead leadership communications and craft compelling storylines.
• Executive presence: influence decision-making among senior stakeholders.
• Business judgment: assess risks and opportunities to drive favorable outcomes.
• Initiative and motivation: self-starter who is performance-driven.
• Project management: scope projects, lead teams, and deliver on time and within budgets.
• Consumer industry knowledge (CPG and Retail): understanding key players, dynamics, and metrics.
• Engaging and collaborative: enjoy working in a team environment.
• Change management: understand organizational dynamics and barriers to implement new ways of working.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for Kimberly-Clark: familiar with brands and metrics; excited about strategic options for KC.
• Agile and versatile: track record of success in fast-paced environments.
• Scope of experience: experience working in a large, global organization across functions and teams, leading through influence.

Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, Kimberly-Clark Professional. We know these brands well, and millions use Kimberly-Clark products daily. We’re a team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact, with more than 150 years of leadership. There are ongoing opportunities to perform and grow here.

You perform at the highest level and value a performance culture grounded in authentic care. You’re part of a company dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You thrive when your work makes a difference and appreciate flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that support balance with business needs.

• MBA from a top-tier business school highly preferred.
• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting or related business analytics with a history of success; preference for eCommerce experience.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with a blue-chip strategy firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey) or equivalent.
• Additional consumer-oriented (CPG/retail) industry experience in strategy, finance, marketing, or…