Global TPM Architect at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Global TPM Architect

Job Description

You produce some of your best work when you brainstorm with colleagues

You realize that when colleagues work together, they often come up with bigger, smarter results. Your ability to listen, to share, and to consider new angles makes you the kind of collaborative team member that we — and your co-workers — will value. Your input and open attitude will contribute greatly to productive decisions reached through agreement. Please contact us today.

The Global TPM Architect is responsible for integrating business, information, and technology architecture to create solutions Trade Promotion Management and Optimization and in some cases, cross capability areas like Sales & distribution & Finance. This role is viewed as an expert in resolving complex Trade Promotion Management / Optimization architecture issues in partnership with enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Security & product vendors like SAP TPM, Promax, Retail Insights and CAS. Has strong knowledge of business functions like HQ Planning, Account Planning, Demand Planning, Promo Planning, Promo Execution / Settlement, Trade Reporting & Promotion optimization. Role will report to an Associate Director of RGM / TPM organization. Role will not have any direct reports.

Scope/Categories:

• Key Interfaces: Regional Business Partners, Regional Business SMEs, Regional TPM Product Owners, Functional Consultants, Solution Engineers, Enterprise Architects and Project Managers.




• External Interfaces: Consultants, 3rd Party providers. Travel may include approximately 15% of work time.




• The scope is Global with all KC categories for the sales and TPM / RGM functions.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design TPM solutions globally ensuring solution aligns with business requirements and processes and provides enterprise information consistently.




• Collaborates with other Solution Engineers and Enterprise Architecture to make sure that solutions fit within enterprise context and aims for standardization of solutions across K-C’s application landscape.




• Translates non-functional and functional requirements into end-to-end trade promotion management solution which integrates effectively with other areas like SAP ECC – SD / Pricing / FICO, Demand Planning, Infrastructure, Platform, Security & audit / Controls.




• Define technical and functional standards and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements as well as best practices.




• Partner with product teams to help on sprint planning and PI planning  to manage feature and deployment roadmaps and measure and manage market adoption based on data lake implementation and milestones.




• Collaborate with product vendors to influence product roadmaps and delivery of features based on agreed SLAs and pricing models.




• Build relationships with internal and external service providers and support teams to ensure operating efficiency and stability.




• Perform regional customer follow-up and maintain healthy customer satisfaction scores (RGM and IME user and champions).

Required Qualifications and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Similar; 7-10 years of continuous experience in software engineering, software development, solution architecture. Hands-on delivery experience in applications such as SAP TPM, SAP CRM, SAP SD, SAP FSCM, as well as capabilities for Revenue Management and/or Pricing.




• Deep knowledge of SAP Trade management (CBP, TPM, Funds, Claims, Settlements) with at least 2 full life-cycle implementation experience as Solution architect.




• At least one implementation of SAP TPM – CBP is a absolute must.




• Strong experience in either SAP CRM related configurations and/or SAP CBP design / build (aka BW and HANA).




• Well-versed with data flow between SAP CRM & ECC/S4 & SAP CRM to / from SAP CBP/BW.




• End to End experience with Testing, Cutover, Go-Live, Hypercare, SAP Max attention services & Managed services preferably with TPM projects.




• Holistic IT background, including security, infrastructure, platform, audits & analytics.




• Strong CPG background (at industry or as consultant).




• Experience in complex SAP environments.




• Experience and desire to work in a consulting environment with global teams.




• Good analytical, logical problem solving skills with the ability to understand new tasks quickly.




• Outstanding organizational, communication, interpersonal, relationship-building skills conducive to collaboration at all levels.

Innovators like us need trailblazers like you

We’re looking for people who think beyond “the way things are” to “the way things could be.” Bring us your talent for re-imagining the familiar in ways that will lift our performance even higher. People from all backgrounds enrich our work experience with their diverse perspectives. We welcome and look to include and promote all.

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

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.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support intra-region relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

USA-IL-Chicago, USA-TX-Dallas, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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