Inventory SME: Safe, Fast Warehouse Operations

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, WI, is seeking an Inventory Associate to manage shipping, receiving and inventory activities at the Central Stores facility. You will serve as SME in assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, SOP compliance and alignment with SLAs and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, SAP and forklift experience, and strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills to support seamless operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related technical field or equivalent experience in warehouse planning or spare part management.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and a strong safety mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to balance independent work with a team‑first mindset to support teammates to ensure operational success to meet business needs.
• SAP experience.
• Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification, with demonstrated ability to safely operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Basic woodworking skills and experience safely operating woodworking equipment are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to customers by contributing to damage free, accurate and on-schedule shipments, meet rush requests, effectively and efficiently answer questions and troubleshooting issues via phone and/or email communications.
• Demonstrate Subject Matter Expert (SME) capabilities within assigned function(s) including being the process owner maintaining Standard Operating Processes (SOP) and training of teammates.
• Execute safe material handling practices in loading/unloading deliveries and comply with all DOT, US export and foreign government import requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety by proactively identifying improvement opportunities, addressing potential risks, and sharing recommendations with the broader team.
• Ensure accurate warehouse inventory by following established inventory control processes, participating in cycle counts, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt and contribute to changing business priorities with knowledge to flow‑to‑the‑work as required.
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and participation in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule are required to support U.S. mills to ensure critical spare parts are shipped and delivered promptly during machine‑down situations.
• Ensure actions comply with all internal control procedures and are consistent with K‑C’s Code of Conduct and in compliance with all corporate safety, regulatory and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety mindset

MS Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Woodworking skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience in warehouse planning or spare part management

Tools

SAP experience

Forklift certification

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Neenah, WI, is seeking an Inventory Associate to manage shipping, receiving and inventory activities at the Central Stores facility. You will serve as SME in assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, SOP compliance and alignment with SLAs and safety standards.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent, SAP and forklift experience, and strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills to support seamless operations and continuous improvement.