End-to-End Logistics Planner & S&OP Expert

Kimberly-Clark USA; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA is seeking a Logistics Planner in Arizona to ensure material availability, coordinate with manufacturing, and maintain SAP-based planning accuracy. You will integrate planning and logistics to support on-time production and efficient materials flow.

You’ll monitor KPIs, collaborate across functions (R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance), and drive continuous improvement in inventory, 18-month S&OP alignment, and 3PL day-to-day activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of experience in planning or logistics operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and planning/material management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability to meet the production schedule through effective planning, inventory control, and coordination with manufacturing.
• Monitor and control production-related system activities, including order reporting, timely order closure, and cleanup of overdue orders.
• Track and communicate key planning & logistics KPIs and perform daily follow-up to maintain control of the production plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities such as BOM changes, engineering trials, and validation runs with planning, manufacturing, engineering, and other departments.
• Manage the end-to-end flow of materials, including receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials, spare parts, supplies, equipment, and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate and efficient inventory control by monitoring consumption, reconciling system vs. physical inventory, ensuring SAP accuracy, and implementing best practices.
• Lead inventory assurance processes, including cycle counts and discrepancy minimization, to guarantee material availability and accuracy.
• Support warehouse efficiency by maintaining Kanban and FIFO systems, promoting organization, cleanliness, and best operational practices.
• Collaborate with the quality team to monitor materials under inspection or hold status to ensure timely resolution and availability.
• Support the development of the 18 month+ S&OP plan and ensure alignment between strategic planning and day-to-day execution across harvesting, processing, and fiber demand.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Planning & Materials Mgmt

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kimberly-Clark USA is seeking a Logistics Planner in Arizona to ensure material availability, coordinate with manufacturing, and maintain SAP-based planning accuracy. You will integrate planning and logistics to support on-time production and efficient materials flow.

You’ll monitor KPIs, collaborate across functions (R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance), and drive continuous improvement in inventory, 18-month S&OP alignment, and 3PL day-to-day activities.