Distribution Consultant at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Distribution Consultant

Job Description

Summary

To coordinate inventory control activities which ensure that inventory records for finished products, raw materials, work in process and finishing supplies are accurate. Accurate inventory data provides for fair financial representation and assists the business in production planning and long term strategic decision making.  The position provides a key leadership role in finished goods inventory accuracy improvement projects.

This role has accountability for our distribution operations internal control compliance and corrective action planning to ensure compliance to SOX, Archer, FDA guidelines.

Position Purpose

To coordinate inventory control activities which ensure that inventory records for finished products, raw materials, work in process and finishing supplies are accurate. Accurate inventory data provides for fair financial representation and assists the business in production planning and long term strategic decision making.  The position provides a key leadership role in finished goods inventory accuracy improvement projects. This role has accountability for our distribution operations internal control compliance and corrective action planning to ensure compliance to SOX, Archer, FDA guidelines.

Additionally, this position provides distribution network inventory and analytical support to achieve sector customer service and cost goals.

Key Customers

Business sector, staff planning, operations teams, distribution teams, mill and staff finance, mill and staff quality teams, distribution centers representatives, and customer service.

Scope

Reports to the Supply Chain Manage responsible for Distribution Operations and Analysis.  This position focuses on continuous process improvement regarding inventories to help ensure accurate and reliable inventory data is maintained. Reconcile finished product physical inventories. Ensure transactions in SAP are performed accurately and timely. Provide guidance, training and support to KCP mills and distribution centers on inventory related issues in compliance with KC CFI requirements.  Provide Analysis on Distribution projects that support the 2020 KCP Business Plan.

Qualifications/Education/Experience Required

Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of logistics experience required, advanced degree preferred.

The incumbent needs to be knowledgeable of mill operations, production planning, inventory management, production reporting, warehousing both inside and outside, and BW/Bex/SAP/ETQ/WMS inventory transactions. 

Strong analytical and excel skills.

Dimensions

Sales volume                                                   $1.9 Billion

Distribution operations costs                        $ 220 MM

Number of distribution center/mill locations   18 - 42

Finished Goods Inventory Value                        $203MM      

Principal Accountabilities

Understand the application of internal control systems and pertinent procedures to support high levels of finished product inventory accuracy at KCP mills and Third Party DC warehouses.

Lead, coordinate, and assist in finished product physical inventories within KCP distribution network.

Identify root causes for inventory inaccuracies and take the lead to implement solutions to prevent future issues.

Monitor system access to inventory related systems to ensure proper segregation of duties.

Manage and control the accuracy of system inventories to facilitate the proper planning and product flow in order to attain customer service objectives.

Prepare statistical summaries, reports and analyses related to the function in a timely and accurate manner, to the Logistics Manager and Financial Manager and to others within the business unit and mills.

Assure timely and accurate information is input into the SAP inventory system. Resolve inventory discrepancies to prevent inventory shrinkages, excess inventories, obsolescence and customer service stock cuts. Identify and correct inventory control weaknesses.

Assist the KCP Customer Logistics team with CPU rates, BW reports and Distribution Policies or any other request to provide KCP customer’s with informed information.

Provide process ownership and management of Salvage Sales for KCP. (management of damage, off-spec & obsolete products)

KCP lead audit person for both internal and external inventory audits.

KCP lead representative related to distribution operations internal control compliance and corrective action planning to ensure compliance to SOX. FDA and Archer guidelines.

KCP lead representative for Quarter/Year end shipping compliance reporting - ensuring that all loads follow defined guidelines related to shipment confirmation and timing.

KCP lead representative for distribution in the Quality Continuous Improvement Plans around Expiration Dated/FDA Regulatory/Batch managed products and requirements.

Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve the desired business results.

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. 

Kimberly-Clark is an 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:

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

USA-TN-Knoxville, USA-WI-Neenah

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary:

$112,500.00

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