Associate Director, Strategy Development - NA

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 173,400 - 214,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus eligibility

401(k) and Profit Sharing plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Chicago seeks an Associate Director, Strategy Development – North America to partner with North America leaders to develop, refine and execute strategy for iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott. You will drive end-to-end strategy with senior stakeholders and lead data-driven analyses including financial modeling to inform recommendations.

Ideal candidates hold an MBA, with 7+ years in strategy/consulting and 3+ years at a blue-chip firm or

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier business school.
• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting or related fields.
• 3+ years of consulting with blue-chip firms (Bain/BCG/McKinsey) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Guide end-to-end strategy development with business leaders and adjust strategies as needed.
• Own problem definition, scoping, and work-planning for strategic projects.
• Direct and execute data analysis including financial modeling on large data sets.
• Interpret results and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Conduct interviews and brainstorming sessions to generate innovative approaches.
• Add insight and drive discussion across the organization to influence outcomes.
• Take ownership of program design and change management on key projects.

Skills

Strategy development

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA from a top-tier business school

Job description

Associate Director, Strategy Development – North America

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional. You will help deliver better care for billions of people around the world and work with business leaders across the North America business to develop, refine, and execute strategy.

Responsibilities

• Guide end‑to‑end strategy development as a partner to business leaders and make adjustments to existing strategies based upon new learning and changes in the competitive environment.
• Own thought leadership for business problem definition, project scoping, analytical approach and work‑planning.
• Direct and execute data analysis for delivery of strategic projects including financial modeling and insight analysis on large, complex data sets.
• Interpret results from multiple project components and translate findings into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions.
• Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business.
• Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key strategic issues, generating ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.
• Take ownership for program design, implementation and change management on select projects critical to our business strategy.

Qualifications

• MBA from a top‑tier business school highly preferred.
• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting, related business analysis, functional line experience within strategy, marketing, finance, operations, or sales analytics with a history of demonstrated business success.
• 3+ years of consulting experience with one of the blue‑chip strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, etc.) or comparable strategy consulting firm/function.
• Additional industry experience in a consumer‑oriented (CPG, retail) company in strategy development, finance, marketing, or other role with strategic content highly preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $173,400 – $214,200 USD (US locations only). The position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

Primary Location: Chicago Commercial Center. This is a full‑time, regular‑time employee position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kimberly‑Clark is a committed equal opportunity employer. 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. 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 not provide relocation support for this role.