Operations Specialist

Kimberly-Clark USA; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA is seeking an Operations Specialist to help optimize spare parts supply, inventory levels, and process improvements across our global operations. You will work with manufacturing, engineering and stores to balance stock and costs while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, analytics reporting, and collaboration with external service providers and internal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics Data Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with Data Science or analytical tools including Excel, Access and VBA.
• SAP subject matter expertise and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• 5+ years in operational roles in manufacturing, logistics, or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain management tools, analytics and reporting on a global basis.
• Monitor Inventory Health and Inventory Management performance.
• Ensure Export Compliance and Internal Control Compliance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in repair/warranty areas.
• Provide training and subject matter expertise in stores and spare parts management.
• Lead small cross-functional projects and coach team members.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and stores to optimize spare parts stocking.
• Support procurement teams and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership of small projects

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics Data Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Access

VBA

Job description

Operations Specialist

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. 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.

About You

In one of our operations specialist roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Provide ongoing support in developing and maintaining Management tools, analytics and reporting on a Global basis. Including (but not limited to):
• Inventory Health / Inventory Management.
• Inventory Performance Reporting and Analytics.
• Export Compliance.
• Internal Control Compliance.
• Repair/Warranty Cost Savings.

As a member of the MRO COE, provide functional leadership in application of stores & spare part management processes and systems e.g.

• Training
• Technical Subject Matter Expertise.
• Coaching/Mentoring.
• Problem Solving / Development.

Act as one of the Central Stores MRP Controllers, with the objective of managing supply of spare parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels at Central Stores. As a member of the Central Stores team, collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and stores functions to:

• Make recommendations of appropriate stocking levels of spare parts to optimize inventory.
• Identify alternative solutions for spare parts to; replace obsolete parts, reduce costs, improve reliability and/or optimize inventory.
• Support the training and development of Stores personnel on stores practices and procedures as needed.

Additionally, the role provides significant support to the Kimtech and Global/Segment procurement teams.

Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner. Develop and deliver equipment and processes that meet safety requirements, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics Data Science, or demonstrated experience in a related field
• Strong analytical skills.
• A demonstrated ability with Data Science and/or Analytical connected tools including, Access, Excel, & VBA.
• SAP Subject Matter Expertise level knowledge and capability.
• 5+ years' experience in a variety of operational assignments in a manufacturing, logistics, maintenance and/or staff environment.
• Perform in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives within required timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, internal customers, and external customers.
• Experience working with external technical service providers, parts/equipment suppliers.
• Ability to lead small cross-functional projects to achieve intended results within required timeframes.
• Strong communication skills across multiple levels of the organization, including senior leadership. Must have the ability to translate technical knowledge into consumable data for the non-technical experts.
• Ability to travel to support business needs (up to 10% of the time).

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources that they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

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

Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

And finally, the fine print.... For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its tea