North America - Integrated Business Planning & Process Excellence Director

North America – Integrated Business Planning & Process Excellence Director

Join the team behind iconic brands such as Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. At Kimberly‑Clark we innovate, grow, and make a real impact on the lives of billions worldwide.

• Drive the North America IBP and management process transformation strategy and execution.
• Develop standard processes and system execution to deliver performance improvement across the business.
• Build capability and coach step process owners and business leaders to embed new skills organization‑wide.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on process transformation, demand and capacity planning, and business planning capabilities.
• Ensure alignment and linkages between SBP, ABP, planning processes, and ongoing S&OP and S&OE cycles.
• Influence stakeholders and leverage internal and external contacts for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate heavily with category, supply chain, and sales teams to deliver growth, profitability, improved forecast accuracy, and bias reduction.

• Leadership experience managing regional and/or global teams, preferably in Planning and S&OP.
• Cross‑functional knowledge across supply chain functions (Sales, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Sourcing, Supply, Transportation) with financial metrics and drivers.
• Proven ability to establish vision, strategy, and lead implementation.
• Technical expertise in demand planning, statistical forecasting, demand sensing, and performance analytics.
• Hands‑on experience implementing S&OP/S&OE/IBP steps, and managing or leading one or more steps in a large‑scale business.
• Strong communication skills, credibility, and a track record of building trusted relationships.
• Positive, energetic approach to promote team engagement and results.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate diverse perspectives to drive solutions.

185,780 – 240,140 USD per year (US locations only). Position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite including 401(k) and profit sharing.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Target bonus and comprehensive rewards package.
• Flexible work model blending remote work and intentional in‑person collaboration.

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 describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly‑Clark will support relocation for this role.