Logistics Consultant Automation – BY Support

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Logistics Consultant Automation – BY Support

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’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.  You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as Preventing and fixing problems on technologically advanced, high-speed machines that produce top-notch products for ¼ of the world’s population is no easy feat, but it’s worth it when you’re recognized often by your manager, supported by your team, and see the products you produce being used by your own family at the end of the day.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

In this role, you will:   ·         Lead/Partner with automation and software vendors, site leadership and internal project teams to implement automation focused capabilities in the Blue Yonder WMS system.  This includes defining technical system requirements, configuration, testing and implementation of transactional and automated operational distribution systems and processes in large regional CPG distribution centers and plant-attached distribution centers along with associated change management within large diverse teams. ·         As the Logistics systems COE, you will work directly with IT partners and Logistics Operations to define and implement complex warehousing implementations, enhancements, and break/fixes, having expertise in system tracing, SQL queries and basic database concepts. ·         Work with site leadership, project managers and automation consultants (layout) on appropriate change management and process integration with existing WMS system related to automation projects. ·         Serve as key contact and functional expert for mills and third-party-operated Distribution Centers to assess materials handling and system and process problems, shortcomings and implementation of automated solutions ·         Develop a scope and depth of knowledge in safety, quality, and automated materials handling technical expertise to investigate and drive innovative solutions. ·         Support automated cost improvement programs to facilitate the achievement of Customer Logistics and Mills cost objectives. ·         Create new tools, reports or perform ad hoc analysis for logistics operational objectives, as needed, to support various customer group needs.   Influence:   ·         Provide leadership and project-related work direction to extended teams including Customer Logistics Team members, IT, personnel from partner third party logistics providers and contractors ·         Lead or participate in cross functional project teams made up of diverse team members ranging from senior leaders to machine or lift operators ·         Provide leadership in operational needs and processes related to automation projects on needs to developers, partners, project managers, and automation vendors     About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.   At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.   Led by Purpose. Driven by You.   About You You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.   In one of our technical 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:   To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:   ·         Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Information Science, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field. ·         Knowledge of or willingness/ability to learn analytical tools such as: SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Access, and SAS ·         Prior WMS, distribution and/or automation experience ·         Ability to analyze and problem solve complex data and identify root causes or areas of opportunity ·         Solid written and verbal communication skills, especially around complex topics ·         Enthusiasm for new challenges and an ability to take clear ownership of responsibilities ·         Ability to collaborate with and leverage diverse resources to achieve results ·         Travel up to 50% depending on project assignments   Preferred:   ·         Familiarity with distribution center layout and flow and/or CAD experience also desirable for this position ·         Experience with SAP Distribution, S

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