Associate Director, Strategy Development - NA

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

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking an Associate Director of Strategy for North America to partner with business teams on strategy development and execution across brands. Reporting to the Director of Strategy, you will lead end-to-end initiatives and drive performance against goals.

You will analyze data, conduct interviews, build frameworks, and present clear recommendations to influence leaders. MBA preferred; 7+ years in strategy consulting; 3+ years at blue-chip firms; CPG experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business experience in strategy consulting, related business analysis, or strategy roles.
• Experience across marketing, finance, operations, or sales analytics with proven success.
• 3+ years of consulting with blue-chip strategy firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey) or comparable.
• Experience in consumer-oriented (CPG/retail) companies in strategy or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide end-to-end strategy development with business leaders and adjust strategies as needed.
• Own thought leadership for problem definition, scoping, analysis, and work-planning.
• Direct data analysis for strategic projects, including financial modeling on large datasets.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations and solutions.
• Conduct interviews and brainstorming to uncover critical business insights.
• Foster discussion and use facts and judgment to influence outcomes.
• Take ownership for program design, implementation, and change management on key projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MBA from top-tier business school

Job description

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Reporting to the Director of Strategy for NA, this role is a leader in both strategy development and strategy execution for KC’s North America business. The Associate Director is expected to independently partner with business teams in strategy development projects across a range of situations, including full business strategies for select categories as well as functional specific strategies, playbooks, and operating plans.

About You

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Job responsibilities include:

• 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 directly 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 these 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.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• MBA from 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.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you’re looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see https://www.mykcbenefits.com/ca/newhire

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

And finally, the fine print….

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

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

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Salary Range: 173,400 – 214,200 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time