Sr Principal Architect - Logistics

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation seeks an experienced SAP WMS IT Lead to drive global roadmaps and implementations. You will partner with logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and finance teams to deliver cohesive SAP solutions aligned with business objectives.

You will influence senior stakeholders, manage cross-functional IT programs, and support change management. The role requires strong English communication, leadership across virtual teams, and a track record of delivering complex SAP projects.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 12+ of relevant experience with demonstrated skills
• Strong experience in leading at least 3 implementations of EWM
• Experience across SAP ecosystem like IM, StRM, MM, Planning, Manufacturing integration with MES and finance
• Broad and detailed IT knowledge, together with understanding of the principles of business and markets
• Strong planning, communication and presentation skills, the capability to listen and influence
• Verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory
• Ability to work in a virtual team across distance, cultures and time zones

Responsibilities

• Leads the SAP WMS road mapping and implementations globally for Kimberly Clark
• Acts as single point of contact for senior stakeholders and influencers
• Supports business change by building relationships with senior business, vendors, and partners
• Collaborates with Order to Cash, planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Transportation and finance teams
• Advises clients on system delivery, costs, availability and functionality of services and systems
• Establishes requirements for changes in business processes with business resources

Skills

SAP WMS

EWM implementations

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ecosystem

SAP IM

SAP StRM

SAP MM

MES integration

Job description

About You

In one of our technical roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Leads the SAP WMS road mapping and implementations globally for Kimberly Clark Leads SAP WMS implementations by partnering with businesses Initiates and influences relationships with and between key stakeholders. Acts as a single point of contact for senior stakeholders and influencers. Supports effective business change by building relationships with and between senior business folks, vendor partners, architects and operational business partners. Builds relationships with global business teams in the logistics space in order to increase business opportunities. Advises them on the selection of systems, technology and related services to meet their business objectives. Works in tandem with other allied teams like Order to Cash, planning, Manufacturing ,Procurement , Transportation and finance teams to deliver cohesive solutions across the KC landscape Creates, identifies, and responds to opportunities for providing products and services to the logistics organization, liaising with those responsible in own organization. Promotes products and services at a high level, both internally and externally. Develops and manages defined communication channel(s) and/or stakeholder groups, proactively seeking to identify potential demand, and drive the creation of the business case. Advises and influences business clients and customers, at management level, regarding the delivery, costs, availability and functionality of services and systems. Works directly with Business resources to establish requirements for the implementation of changes in the business process.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 12+ of relevant experience with demonstrated skills or 15 or more years of applied experience with demonstrated skills
• Strong experience in leading at least 3 implementations of EWM
• Experience across SAP ecosystem like IM, StRM, MM , Planning , Manufacturing integration with MES and finance
• Broad and detailed IT knowledge, together with understanding of the principles of business and markets and experience in relevant business sectors
• Strong planning, communication and presentation skills, the capability to listen and influence, and is proficient in project quality management
• Held prior accountabilities that required influencing leaders outside of administrative authority
• Leads global teams and is a strong business and IT influencer (Standard)
• Verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory
• Ability to work in a virtual team which may work across distance (remote), cultures and time zones, in a matrix with multiple reporting lines, and may extend outside the K-C organization including suppliers, partners and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global IT organization; preferred experience working in or supporting a business
• Strong leadership and experience leading leaders
• Cultivates networking opportunities with peer organizations Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Job Details

#LI-Hybrid Primary Location IT Centre Bengaluru GDTC Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

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, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses 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.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them.

We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.

To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.