Supply Chain Development Program Associate I

Kimberly-Clark USA; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA is seeking a Supply Chain Development Program Associate I for a structured, two-location development track in Beech Island, SC and Neenah, WI. You will rotate through Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Customer Logistics, and Procurement with a focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field, a solid GPA, strong data analysis and communication skills, and be willing to relocate and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; demonstrated ability to persuade and influence others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability and desire to relocate within the organization; ability to travel up to 15%

Responsibilities

• Three, 12-month rotations across key supply chain functions (Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Logistics/Distribution or Procurement)
• Exposure to Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Customer Logistics/Distribution and Procurement
• Develop leadership, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills through cross-functional projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership potential

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

LEAN

Job description

Supply Chain Development Program Associate I

Job Description

SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SCDP) - SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Work Type: Full-time

Locations: At a K-C North America Manufacturing Facility (12 months) and Neenah, WI (for 24 months)

Start Date: May 31, 2027

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is designed to be a very fast paced, accelerated program with a depth and breadth of experiences, exposure, education and development. Supply Chain capabilities will be developed through cross-functional development rotations that will aid in developing Supply Chain Professionals of the future.

During the program, recent college graduates will gain experiences in the key supply chain functions through three, 12-month rotations. The Supply Chain Development Program will provide direct experience in three of our four key supply chain functions of Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Customer Logistics/ Distribution and Procurement as well as leadership development and exposure to processes, procedures and tools while also being exposed to the following areas:

• Safety - Manufacturing
• Quality - Transportation
• SAP - LEAN/Operational Excellence

These experiences will prepare the associate for a role within our Supply Chain organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and possess a natural curiosity and ability to lead, strong communication and collaboration skills, problem-solving skills, project management skills, ability to prioritize and mange competing priorities, an ability to analyze data to derive insights and recommendations and who ultimately wants to be a future Supply Chain Leader.

Requirements:

In one of our internship 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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or related field
• Strong academic performance; Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 overall GPA is preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data; Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence others
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability and desire to relocate within the organization; Ability to travel up to 15%

Salary Range:

62,480 - 73,840 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

Beech Island, SC, USA

Additional Locations

Jenks, OK, USA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time