Kimberly-Clark
Sr. Manager, Strategy Consultant – Adult & Feminine Care
Kimberly-Clark, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Sr. Manager, Strategy Consultant – Adult & Feminine Care
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Job Description 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.
As Sr. Manager, Strategy Consultant – AFC, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and development of a $2B business including U by Kotex, Thinx, Poise, and Depend through strategic analysis and transformation initiatives. You will be part of the broader K‑C North America Adult & Feminine Care team, reporting to the Head of AFC Transformation and collaborating with teams within K‑C North America as well as the Global Sector Strategy organization.
In This Role, You Will
Oversee Project Management of NA AFC’s largest growth agenda items to ensure seamless connection across all functions.
Drive delivery of innovation programs and breakthrough technology on AFC’s key priorities, including business case formulation, capital appropriation, supply chain management, and commercialization opportunities.
Conduct research, gather and analyze data, and uncover insights to drive AFC transformation (across feminine care and adult care) to deliver growth and profitability.
Analyze competitive intelligence from cross‑functional, multi‑national sources across the company and translate to meaningful implications and actions.
Evaluate the portfolio and make recommendations on changes to the focus and levels of investment/resource allocation.
About Us Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly‑Clark Professional® – you already know our legendary brands, and so do the world. Millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and are always looking for new and better ways to perform. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark.
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 professional 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
7+ years of experience, including strategy & transformation or management consulting.
MBA from a top‑tier business school preferred.
Analytical and quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights from complex data.
Written and verbal communication: Effective communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint/deck‑writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience and diverse stakeholders.
Structured problem solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them.
Influence and stakeholder management: Ability to collaborate and influence teams and cross‑functional partners in a highly matrixed organization, including KCNA strategy, marketing directors, research & engineering, regional sector teams, digital CoE, and global teams.
Project management: Ability to scope projects, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, budgets.
Consumer‑centric: Consumer‑centric, growth minded, and drives decisions based in consumer insights and demand/needs spaces.
Initiative and motivation: Highly motivated self‑starter who is performance driven, with a demonstrated track record of success working in a fast‑paced setting.
Consumer (CPG and Retail) industry knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, specifically related to Adult & Feminine Care categories.
Total Benefits Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.
Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And Finally, the Fine Print… For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly‑Clark will support in‑country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly‑Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly‑Clark’s sole discretion.
Grade 8: grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location.
Salary range: $173,400 – $214,200 USD.
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Job Description 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.
As Sr. Manager, Strategy Consultant – AFC, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and development of a $2B business including U by Kotex, Thinx, Poise, and Depend through strategic analysis and transformation initiatives. You will be part of the broader K‑C North America Adult & Feminine Care team, reporting to the Head of AFC Transformation and collaborating with teams within K‑C North America as well as the Global Sector Strategy organization.
In This Role, You Will
Oversee Project Management of NA AFC’s largest growth agenda items to ensure seamless connection across all functions.
Drive delivery of innovation programs and breakthrough technology on AFC’s key priorities, including business case formulation, capital appropriation, supply chain management, and commercialization opportunities.
Conduct research, gather and analyze data, and uncover insights to drive AFC transformation (across feminine care and adult care) to deliver growth and profitability.
Analyze competitive intelligence from cross‑functional, multi‑national sources across the company and translate to meaningful implications and actions.
Evaluate the portfolio and make recommendations on changes to the focus and levels of investment/resource allocation.
About Us Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, Kimberly‑Clark Professional® – you already know our legendary brands, and so do the world. Millions of people use Kimberly‑Clark products every day. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership and are always looking for new and better ways to perform. It’s all here for you at Kimberly‑Clark.
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 professional 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
7+ years of experience, including strategy & transformation or management consulting.
MBA from a top‑tier business school preferred.
Analytical and quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights from complex data.
Written and verbal communication: Effective communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint/deck‑writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience and diverse stakeholders.
Structured problem solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them.
Influence and stakeholder management: Ability to collaborate and influence teams and cross‑functional partners in a highly matrixed organization, including KCNA strategy, marketing directors, research & engineering, regional sector teams, digital CoE, and global teams.
Project management: Ability to scope projects, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, budgets.
Consumer‑centric: Consumer‑centric, growth minded, and drives decisions based in consumer insights and demand/needs spaces.
Initiative and motivation: Highly motivated self‑starter who is performance driven, with a demonstrated track record of success working in a fast‑paced setting.
Consumer (CPG and Retail) industry knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, specifically related to Adult & Feminine Care categories.
Total Benefits Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly‑Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.
Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
And Finally, the Fine Print… For Kimberly‑Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly‑Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Kimberly‑Clark will support in‑country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly‑Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly‑Clark’s sole discretion.
Grade 8: grade level and/or compensation may vary based on location.
Salary range: $173,400 – $214,200 USD.
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