Director - Competitive Intelligence and Strategy

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. In this role, you will: Kimberly-Clark is looking for an ambitious, self-driven, and talented individual to drive competitive landscape assessment, benchmarking, and strategic planning to identify opportunities for end-to-end value stream. Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Value Stream, the incumbent will also be responsible for the overall value stream strategic planning process, building global connected data/analytics to identify opportunities and inform value stream strategy. Seeking a strategic thinker with strong leadership abilities, collaborative mindset, deep analytical skills, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for driving results.

Requirements

• Leadership: Experienced in establishing new functions and building high-performing teams that develop strong partnerships with stakeholders and encourage professional growth
• Executive Communication and Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and influence senior-level stakeholders. ELT and board level communications (storytelling and structuring) and interpersonal skills
• Written and Verbal Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong PowerPoint / deck-writing skills; capable of catering a message appropriately for a given audience
• Change Management: Capable of understanding organizational dynamics, individual incentives, and barriers to change to implement new ways of working in line with business priorities. Proven track record of driving successful change initiatives
• Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them.
• Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights.
• Financial Analyses: Ability to analyze P&L trends and diagnose issues, articulate financial impact of findings/recommendations to senior leadership
• Data Visualization: Strong technical acumen and proficiency in advanced PowerPoint data visualizations (e.g., Mekko charts) to succinctly highlight trends and key insights
• Business Judgment: Possesses insight and understanding in dealing with risks and opportunities in business that is likely to lead to favorable outcomes.
• Project Management: Ability to scope projects, manage teams, deliver results against set expectations, timelines, and budgets, etc.
• Consumer (CPG and Retail) Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of key competitive players, dynamics and trends, key industry analyses and metrics, etc.
• Agile and Versatile: Demonstrated track record of success working in a fast-paced setting
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an analytical discipline like Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in highly analytical roles, such as Corporate Strategy or Management Consulting
• End-to-end product experience (innovation/design through execution)
• Occasional global travel may be required to support projects as needed (up to 25%)

Nice To Haves

• MBA from top-tier business school
• Direct experience within CPGs or retailers in Competitive Strategy and Supply Chain Management
• 7+ years of consulting experience with top-tier strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Mars, etc.) - Principal or Senior Manager level
• Experience in working across developed markets (North America, Europe) and developing & emerging markets (Asia, Latin America, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Competitive Assessment and Benchmarking Establish process and routinely update competitive supply chain intelligence research on key parameters, competitor moves and overall value stream.
• Establish and govern enterprise competitive intelligence systems, including standardized methodologies, data architecture, and repeatable access to insights across global value streams.
• Understand drivers of success among competition, key value enablers and comparative metrics – connecting ABU segment/sector market & competitive landscape, drivers & opportunities to inform our strategies & priorities.
• Link external intelligence benchmarks to our internal value chain and performance metrics (products and process) to drive towards top quartile performance.
• Articulate the value proposition of our competitive strategy and influence resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Lead competitive cost benchmarking and war gaming exercises leveraging a broad suite of primary and secondary research sources Democratize competitive intelligence across broader cross-functional team members including the broader Supply Chain, Research & Development and Commercial teams Value Stream Strategy Detail advantaged actions and initiatives that can set up value chain for cost efficiency, deliver target cost savings and drive consumer value.
• Translate business / enterprise strategy and objectives to value stream requirements.
• Coordinate with capital teams for sufficiency planning, and ensure strong capital efficiency (improve ROIC) Develop strong commercial partnership and deep understanding of customers, consumers, go to market for key categories and geographies Lead complex, cross‑functional enterprise SC strategy programs as assigned by CSCO & VP of Value Stream with full ownership from problem framing through ELT decision‑making, including scope definition, governance, cadence, and escalation.
• Value Stream Optimization Champion and facilitate the connected strategy and framework development for Personal Care, Family Care, ECM and Professional including the associated mfg. technology process and Segment/ ABU connection with the Enterprise Value Chain Support & conduct value stream analysis, generate insights by collaborating & building global connected data & reports (business partner with DTS as an example) Enable value stream current state: strategic state analysis with connected data & analytics to inform step change performance end-to-end at the enterprise & segment levels by sector & platform.
• Build, coach, and scale a high‑performing competitive strategy capability, including talent development, role clarity, skill building, and succession planning across segments.

Benefits

• 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.
• Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director