Automation-Focused Logistics Consultant (WMS Expert)

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 105,740 - 130,620; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, WI is seeking a Logistics Consultant Automation – BY Support to lead automation and software vendor collaborations, define system requirements, configure and test transactional distribution processes in large regional centers and plant-attached sites.

As the Logistics systems COE, you will partner with IT and Operations to implement complex warehousing solutions, drive change management, and develop tools and ad hoc analyses to support customer logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Science, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of or willingness/ability to learn analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS.
• Prior WMS, distribution and/or automation experience.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, especially around complex topics.
• Enthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to take clear ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate with and leverage diverse resources to achieve results.
• Travel up to 50% depending on project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead/Partner with automation and software vendors, site leadership and internal project teams to implement automation focused capabilities in the Blue Yonder WMS system. This includes defining technical system requirements, configuration, testing and implementation of transactional and automated operational distribution systems and processes in large regional CPG distribution centers and plant-attached distribution centers along with associated change management within large diverse teams.
• As the Logistics systems COE, you will work directly with IT partners and Logistics Operations to define and implement complex warehousing implementations, enhancements, and break/fixes, having expertise in system tracing, SQL queries and basic database concepts.
• Work with site leadership, project managers and automation consultants (layout) on appropriate change management and process integration with existing WMS system related to automation projects.
• Aserve as key contact and functional expert for mills and third-party-operated Distribution Centers to assess materials handling and system and process problems, shortcomings and implementation of automated solutions
• Develop a scope and depth of knowledge in safety, quality, and automated materials handling technical expertise to investigate and drive innovative solutions.
• Support automated cost improvement programs to facilitate the achievement of Customer Logistics and Mills cost objectives.
• Create new tools, reports or perform ad hoc analysis for logistics operational objectives, as needed, to support various customer group needs.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Microsoft Access

SAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Science, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Distribution

SAP EWM

Fourkites Dynamic Yard

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, WI is seeking a Logistics Consultant Automation – BY Support to lead automation and software vendor collaborations, define system requirements, configure and test transactional distribution processes in large regional centers and plant-attached sites.

As the Logistics systems COE, you will partner with IT and Operations to implement complex warehousing solutions, drive change management, and develop tools and ad hoc analyses to support customer logistics