Logistics Manager

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site fitness center

Flexible Savings & Spending Accounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Paris invites an experienced Logistics Manager to lead the distribution, material flow and site operations. You will drive safety, efficiency, and cost improvements while developing the logistics team in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree with extensive logistics leadership, experience with LEAN practices, and strong collaboration with internal and third-party partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, operations or supply chain with at least 10 years in logistics or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of logistics and plant operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to coach peers and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies and plans for Distribution Center and material flow operations to ensure on-time, in-full delivery with high inventory accuracy.
• Drive cost savings and waste elimination across logistics activities.
• Provide input on processes and standards to support plant logistics strategies.
• Develop site logistics talent and provide work direction to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Cost optimization

Safety culture

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Operations or Supply Chain

Tools

LEAN Manufacturing

Third-party logistics management

Job description

Logistics Manager Job Description As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

As the Logistics Manager, you will provide logistics team leadership to ensure that business objectives are met or exceeded for safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and efficient storage/shipping/receiving/handling of finished goods and materials. You will also drive supply chain value capture initiatives across finished goods and materials as defined for plant.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development of Strategies, objectives and execution plans that optimize both the Distribution Center and Material Flow operations, including driving On-Time/In Full, best in class product storage and handling, and delivery of high inventory accuracy and low damage results
• Drive supply chain value capture activities across all aspects of Logistics to eliminate waste, improve storage density, and yield cost savings
• Provides input into new (or improving existing) processes, standards or operational plans in support of mill/Logistics strategies, with some impact on business unit/Logistics overall results
• Maintain strong, safe working conditions and drive a people-based safety culture consistent with plant and staff objectives
• Lead and develop the talent of the site Logistics team
• Provide work direction and leadership to logistics personnel ensuring labor resources are utilized effectively
• Where applicable, build supplier relationships on-site with third-party operations and hold accountable for performance expectations.
• Develop and implement effective cost management practices and cost improvement programs
• Foster an environment conducive to favorable employee relations
• Establish/maintain housekeeping standards in conformance to plant and government regulations
• Properly manage materials handling equipment including but not limited to lift truck fleet, robotic cells, palletizers, and conveyance system
• Provide oversight to Trailer Yard services, safety, and efficiency

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®.

You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. In one of our manufacturing roles you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

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

• Bachelor’s degree required with 10 years or more of experience in logistics, operations or supply chain.
• Experience in a leadership/supervisory position required.
• Applies in-depth advanced Logistics knowledge and skills, integrating theories and principles into the context of the broader KC Supply-Chain
• Provides Logistics expert advice, coaching and counseling to peers and the broader Logistics organization in general
• Possesses strong understanding of a Mill Operation and the relationship and integration of Logistics within that Operation
• Demonstration of capability to facilitate projects/focus groups in a team environment while providing team leadership

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a high-speed industrial manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environment.
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing and problem solving.
• Experience engaging with a third-party logistics provider.
• LSS Qualification would be an added advantage

Total Benefits

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

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Salary Range: 127,600 – 157,600 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 Paris Plant Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

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 pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.