Job Description

Kimberly-Clarks global Corporate Strategy team has played a key role in solving the companys largest and most pressing strategic issues for the past 10+ years. The groups purpose is to lead development and implementation of enterprise-wide strategy and develop strategic recommendations on issues at the highest level of the organization, while serving as a talent pipeline for the company. This team is comprised of high potential internal and external talent capable of moving into key commercial roles within 18-36 months. For external talent, this opportunity provides an expedited way to gain an understanding of the company and make meaningful contributions, and then transition into an operating role. If desired, opportunities to progress and remain in Corporate Strategy may exist.

Scope/Organizational Relationships

The Strategy Sr. Consultant Corporate Strategy will report to a Director of Corporate Strategy within the Enterprise Strategy Office. Work is strongly influenced by the CEO and other C-level executives, global functional and strategic leaders, and business P&L owners. The Strategy Sr. Consultant is expected to be an individual contributor and may manage projects and resources depending on project scope. While there are not dedicated direct reports associated with this role, the Strategy Sr. Consultant may manage Corporate Strategy and other K-C team members on various projects depending on project scope.

Major Responsibilities

* The selected strategist will work closely with the Corporate Strategy Sr. Directors, Directors, CSO and other strategy team members in the development of the corporate strategy and executing projects associated with the CEOs value creation agenda. Additionally, s/he will work with business unit teams (regions) and functions to create strategies at a regional, functional, category, brand and /or country level that drive shareholder value with clear plans for implementation. S/he may also participate in the annual Strategic Business Planning process.

* Will develop competitive intelligence that informs KCS business units on competitor strategies and predict competitive behavior in the marketplace, utilizing internal and external resources to connect macro trends, competitor strategies, and market activity to provide holistic competitive intelligence to the organization.

* Analyze data for delivery of strategic sessions and ad hoc business analysis projects via partnering with leaders across the enterprise. Data sources include but not limited to Nielsen market data, pricing data, Euromonitor, Annual & Quarterly reports, investment banker analysis, financial data, articles, and other secondary and primary resources.

* Conduct interviews, lead brainstorming sessions, find critical business information, and help business leaders develop innovative approaches to their business.

* Interpret results from multiple project components and translate these finding into clear and compelling recommendations and solutions.

* Contribute to business growth by identifying and prioritizing potential business opportunities and evaluating potential investments, strategic partnerships, and/or M&A activities.

* Add personal insight, galvanize discussion and debate across the organization on key strategic issues, generating ideas and creative frameworks, and use a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.

* Proactively take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to continuously improve Kimberly-Clarks performance.

Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or a related quantitative field. MBA or advance degree preferred.

* 1-2 years of consulting experience with one of the blue-chip strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, etc.) or comparable strategy consulting firm / function.

* 2-4 years of relevant business experience in a highly analytical business environment, including business analysis, functional line experience within strategy, marketing, finance, operations, or sales analytics with a history of demonstrated business success.

* Industry experience in a consumer-oriented (CPG, retail) company in strategy development, finance, marketing, or other role with strategic content considered a plus.

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills, characteristics and experiences

* Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights from data. Very fluent in Excel; financial modeling skills preferred.

* Written and Verbal Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint / deck-writing experience; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience.

* Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure and creativity to ambiguous problems.

* Business Acumen: An awareness of what drives profitability and cash flow, a market-focused approach to the business, and an overall knowledge of business and functional interrelationships.

* Initiative and Motivation: Highly motivated self-starter who is performance driven.

* Engaging and Collaborative: Enjoys working in a team environment.

* Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc.

* Knowledge and Enthusiasm for K-C: Knowledge of the K-C organization, brands, metrics, etc.; enthusiastic about the potential strategic options facing Kimberly-Clark.

* Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting.

* Scope of Experience: Experience working in the context of a large, complex, global organization where working across boundaries and leading through influence are keys to success considered a plus; for example:

* Experience participating in complex, global, transformational, enterprise-wide initiatives, and seeing initiatives all the way through execution;

* International experience with working knowledge of languages where K-C has large operations.