Logistics Systems & Automation Leader

Kimberly-Clark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a logistics automation professional to lead and implement advanced warehouse automation within large regional distribution centers. You’ll partner with IT, operations, and vendor teams to define system requirements, configure WMS, test changes, and drive adoption across diverse sites.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to software, data, or engineering.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and automation.
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead/partner with vendors and site teams to implement automation in WMS.
• Define system requirements, configuration, and testing for distribution centers.
• Develop change management plans for new automation processes.
• Provide expert support for materials handling and process optimization.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

SAS

Microsoft Access

Education

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

Tools

WMS

SAP Distribution

SAP EWM

Fourkites Dynamic Yard

CAD

Job description

Kimberly-Clark is seeking a logistics automation professional to lead and implement advanced warehouse automation within large regional distribution centers. You’ll partner with IT, operations, and vendor teams to define system requirements, configure WMS, test changes, and drive adoption across diverse sites.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with travel up to 50%.