Supply Chain Environment & Sustainability (E&S) Due Diligence Program Expert (Ro

* Enable and advance Kimberly-Clark’s environment, sustainability and social compliance due diligence strategies by engaging plant operations, suppliers and external stakeholders to create and deploy more sustainable solutions.* Develop and deploy business processes and controls to manage supplier-related environment and sustainability risks and maintain operational compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements.* Provide strategic subject matter expertise on environment, sustainability and social compliance, including responsible forest management, forest certification, human rights, biodiversity protection, land use, GHG Scope 3 emissions, and local community and indigenous people’s expectations.* Lead due diligence and engagement activities with plant operations and suppliers to assure compliance and conformance with regulations, standards, customer requirements and company policies.* Collaborate with suppliers, ENGOs, certifiers, investors, and other stakeholders to catalyze systems change and innovation while addressing customer and consumer expectations.* Responsible for identifying and facilitating the management of material product and materials sourcing risks related to environmental and sustainability topics, such as physical risks due to climate change, deforestation risks, water risks, resource availability and others.* Monitor and evaluate regulatory standards and company policy requirements (e.g., forced labor regulations, deforestation regulations, Scope 3 GHG emissions reporting), assessing impacts to the company and its suppliers.* Lead incident response and due diligence activities, including audits, investigations, and remediation planning for critical or major issues (e.g., human rights, forced labor).* Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.* Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA) preferred.* Significant experience 10+ years in environment & sustainability due diligence, responsible sourcing, social compliance, sustainability, supply chain management, or a related discipline within a global organization.* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects or programs.* Proven track record in due diligence, compliance, and supplier engagement, with regulatory and company standards (e.g., forced labor regulations, deforestation regulations).* Experience with incident response, audits, investigations, and remediation planning for social and environmental issues.* Deep understanding of environment & sustainability due diligence frameworks, social compliance/human rights, forest and agricultural supply chains, forest certification, carbon management and biodiversity.* Familiarity with regulatory standards and industry best practices related to sustainability and responsible sourcing.* Strong analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a matrixed, cross-functional environment.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience with external partners (suppliers, ENGOs, certifiers, investors).* Strategic thinking and business acumen to evaluate risks, identify opportunities, and drive systems change.* Experience developing and delivering training programs related to social and environmental compliance.* Ability to monitor program performance, report on progress, and support governance and continuous improvement initiatives.* Willingness to stay current on emerging responsible sourcing issues and escalate critical matters as needed.* Ability to travel as business needs require (up to 30%).Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr