Remote Automation Lead, Blue Yonder WMS

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

target bonus

comprehensive benefits suite

401(k)

Profit Sharing plan

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Technical Automation Lead to drive automation design and deployment across distribution centers, leveraging Blue Yonder WMS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, risks, and go-live activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of WMS/automation experience, strong data analysis skills (SQL, Tableau, SAS), and willingness to travel 50%+ to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior WMS, distribution and/or automation experience.
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel 50%+ of the time

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of Distribution Center automation systems and processes across the network.
• Managing project execution, including timelines, risks, action items, system requirements, and operational readiness.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams and vendors to align functional design, systems development, and operational processes with project objectives.
• Providing Supply Chain and Operations expertise to support system implementation, go-live activities, startup, and performance ramp-up.
• Leading operational training, change management, and adoption of new warehouse automation systems and processes.
• Leveraging warehouse management and automation systems, including Blue Yonder WMS, to improve distribution center operations and achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Microsoft Access

SAS

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is seeking a Technical Automation Lead to drive automation design and deployment across distribution centers, leveraging Blue Yonder WMS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, risks, and go-live activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of WMS/automation experience, strong data analysis skills (SQL, Tableau, SAS), and willingness to travel 50%+ to support