Job Description:

Finance Manager - Supply Chain

Job Description

Your organized mind is the secret to your accomplishments

You know the advantages of being organized. The reduced stress. The increased time and focus to do the job right. Your uncluttered desk and uncluttered mind pay big dividends for you, and we’re hoping it will for us, too. You arrange a process logically, so it’s easier to work with. You organize your responsibilities into methodical steps. Our company values your way of thinking and doing. Please apply.

Position Summary

This position is the lead finance role supporting the Global Procurement Organization and reports to the Associate Finance Director – Global Procurement. The procurement organization manages $13 billion in global purchases for K-C and plays a key role in driving cost transformation for K-C.
 

The incumbent in this role will serve as a key thought leader, business partner and strategic advisor to the Vice President of Global Procurement.  This role supports the global procurement organization with required analytics in understanding the external commodity environment and delivering procurement cost savings and working capital savings. This role is a key point of contact for procurement senior directors, global and regional procurement category managers and BU, corporate FP&A teams.  Financial modeling and the ability to influence senior leaders is essential.
 

This position is directly responsible for partnering with key project leaders across the global procurement and supply chain teams to develop and execute plans that drive improved profitability for the enterprise.

Business Partners and Expectations:

The position reports directly to the Associate Finance Director – Global Procurement.  Key Business Partners include the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the VP of Global Procurement, Regional Procurement Leaders and Regional Supply Chain Leaders.  These customers have diverse expectations and requirements for financial analysis and insights that are timely, accurate, insightful, and actionable.  This role requires a strong understanding of end to end supply chain dynamics and global business operations. Candidates must have the ability and credibility to establish a strong network with other BU Finance leads and business leaders and influence them to implement standard approaches that will accelerate global supply chain integration.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Partner with the VP of Procurement and regional resources to advance the Global Supply Chain agenda, leveraging standard practices and processes to drive end-to-end supply chain integration.


• Actively participate in the development and execution of Procurement capabilities, business strategies and results delivery. Shape, coordinate, and drive delivery of global projects/initiatives as required by the Vice President of Procurement and his/her deputies.


• Lead and own the Procurement cost savings pipeline, identifying value creation opportunities and driving them to execution.


• Work directly with Commodity Managers to develop global commodity forecasts and present to Senior Leaders, including Regional Presidents and Senior Finance Leaders.


• Provide a source of business knowledge and problem-solving capabilities to assure sound analyses, recommendations, and actionable programs across a wide range of business or financial problems.　


• Work closely with the Procurement Commodity Managers to analyze opportunities and influence contracts that drive competitive advantage for K-C. 


• As a member of the Global Supply Chain Finance organization, participate and drive initiatives that advance the function and elevate the impact on K-C business results.　


• Drive process improvements designed to increase efficiency within the function and across K-C. Enhance the position by thoroughly reviewing all activities performed to improve the quality and productivity of services provided.　


• Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance through personal example by adopting a customer-based approach to business support. In addition, demonstration of Kimberly-Clark’s leadership behaviors (build trust, make decisions, win consistently, think customer, continuously improve, and build talent) is essential.


• Establish, maintain, and execute financial processes that provide timely, accurate and meaningful data to function and business management to continually improve ROI. Provide ongoing budget and spending control oversight to the GSC team.


• Ensure application of efficient financial and operating controls supporting K-C’s requirement for an effective control environment.

We want to attract people who are not shy about being called winners

You’re driven to accomplish what you know you can do and will not accept any less. Here, you’ll enjoy sharpening your competitive edge and your drive to achieve. It's an adrenaline rush to be part of our culture, among confident, competent people who believe in themselves and go for the gold. The diverse backgrounds of our staff add exciting perspectives to every facet of our work. Sound right for you? Let’s do this.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).


• 6 to 10 years of experience in operations, supply chain and business analytics.


• Experience working in a global/matrix environment is beneficial.


• A broad understanding of economics, finance, business management and the inter-relationships among these disciplines. 　


• Well-versed in the principles and practices of finance and accounting to ensure that procedures and practices are in conformance with corporate accounting and financial control policies and instructions.　


• Strong oral, written and presentation skills to deliver effective, confident, and results-oriented communications and presentations.


• The ability to influence without authority, drive business outcomes, leverage business systems and apply functional/technical skills.

We invite you to participate in our collaborative organization

We’re a dynamic, interactive organization looking for people with ideas to share. Here, not a single mind or idea is unimportant, because the truth is that we cannot do without a single one of them, and we don’t know where our best ideas will come from. The diversity of our workforce brings fresh perspectives that make “brainstorming” all the more stimulating. Equal opportunities are waiting for all in our welcoming and respectful workplace.

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:

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

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

USA-TX-Dallas, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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