2015 Career Opportunities at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With a 135-year history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

Kimberly-Clark is an 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To be a critical player within the WECA (West East & Central Africa) Leadership team to champion sales capabilities development with respect to Distributors, Wholesalers, Independent and Formal Retail, as well as develop, align and implement best in class customer management solutions with direct customers of Kimberly Clark in WECA.

Be a connection point to the Global KCI Sales Capability team.

Minimum 7 years sales experience and Capability development management in FMCG industry across Sub Saharan Africa. Experience across diverse markets is essential. 

Ability to speak French will be an added advantage.

Strong track record of successful implementation of customer and category management projects.

candidate must be degree qualified.

•Proactively  partner with line managers to support the  business priorities.

•Provide advice to employees and line managers on Company policies, practices and procedures.

•Drive HR Agenda as a Business Partner in all areas of responsibility.

•Assist line managers in managing absenteeism down, improving time keeping and productivity.

•Attend to and advise Line Managers and the HR Manager on HR/ER/IR issues identified.

•Relevant Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

•5 years within a unionised manufacturing environment as an HR Generalist.

•Computer literacy and workday will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Production Planner at Kimberly-Clark

 Is a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently come into the West African market. Headquartered in Dallas. We lead the world in essentials for better life with well·known global family and personal care brands that are sold more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at senior management levels as the company establishes strong foot prints in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures innovation.

Kimberly- Clark is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Planner

Requisition: PrdPlanLAGOS
Location: Lagos

Job Description To generate feasible supply plans that meet forecast demand for the short-term horizons for internal production, external procurement (imported & longer lead raw materials) and distribution, in accordance with Customer Service Levels, inventory and cost targets.

Main Responsibilities
Manages production planning for the nominated product groups/production assets within the sector :
Weekly Plans. Optimizes production plans to best manage assets taking into account the demand forecast, distribution requirements, and asset constraints in order to meet customer service objectives. Executes Product / Packaging Rollovers, introductions and discontinuations in order best meet Business Division objectives. Executes plans and contract packing for the nominated product groups, including supplier long term forecast requirements and supply chain initiatives. Controls raw material and packaging supplies inventories in order to provide optimum customer service and meet working capital objectives. Manages day to day inventory issues, including communication and issue resolution between the interested parties. To manage and maintain data in SAP R3 and the APO/MRP planning systems in place.

Job Requirements Degree in business/supply chain 3 years planning experience in a manufacturing company Computer Literate with specific knowledge of SAP, Excel and APO/MRP systems.Key Competencies: Time management Solve Problems Translate Information & Data Team synergy Provides leadership & Inspiration Manage Self Development Support Project Management Process Ensure production process understanding Development and Management of Production Plans Inventory Management SAP MM/ PP functionality Microsoft Excel Degree in business/supply chain 3 years planning experience in a manufacturing company Computer Literate with specific knowledge of SAP, Excel and APO/MRP systems.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2013.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online