Remote WMS Automation Lead - Blue Yonder

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target bonus

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Technical Automation Lead for Blue Yonder WMS to design, develop, and deploy distribution center automation across the network.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project execution, and drive continuous improvement, with travel up to 50% and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Candidates should have a engineering degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus deep knowledge of WMS and data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• WMS, distribution and/or automation experience.
• Knowledge of SQL, Tableau, Access, and SAS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willing to travel 50%+.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of distribution center automation systems and processes.
• Manage project execution, including timelines, risks, action items, system requirements, and readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to align design and processes with objectives.
• Provide supply chain expertise to support implementation, go-live, startup, and ramp-up.
• Lead operational training, change management, and adoption of new systems.
• Leverage WMS to improve operations and meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

Skills

WMS/automation experience

SQL/Tableau/Access/SAS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel 50% availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder WMS

CAD (preferred)

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the United States is seeking a Technical Automation Lead for Blue Yonder WMS to design, develop, and deploy distribution center automation across the network.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project execution, and drive continuous improvement, with travel up to 50% and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Candidates should have a engineering degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus deep knowledge of WMS and data analytics tools.