Analytics Lead - Planning

Kimberly-Clark • Neenah, WI

21h

About The Position

This role is open to multiple locations; however, a location in a Central Time zone is preferred. You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. Here, you’ll work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while you help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. In this role, you will: Collaborate with the Product Manager and Supply Chain Intelligence leads to define and prioritize data & analytics product features in alignment with product vision, global roadmap, objectives and key results (OKRs), and business value. Unite the team around shared goals, representing the consumer voice and ensuring clear communication of priorities, sprint goals, and expected value delivery. Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria while facilitating backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release planning in partnership with cross‑functional teams. Balance new feature development with technical debt and innovation, ensuring the team understands backlog items for accurate estimation and steady workflow. Collaborate with stakeholders across regions, business units, engineering, and partners to align expectations, support UAT, and adjust the backlog based on insights and customer feedback. Lead sprint reviews, retrospectives, and discovery/design sessions to drive continuous improvement and maximize team performance. Coordinate release alignment with other Analytics Leads and communicate product progress, value, and stakeholder needs effectively. Provide performance feedback to team members’ administrative leaders and consistently demonstrate problem‑solving and a drive for better results. 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. In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Business, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in integrated Supply Chain programs across various platforms.
• In-depth knowledge and broad experience in functional areas such as Manufacturing Planning, Demand planning, Deployment and Network Synchronization.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into clear written requirements for technical development teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Patience, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and with rapidly changing business demands
• Experience as a change agent at different organizational levels.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner or equivalent certification.
• Experience with BI tools, including data gathering from multiple sources and dashboard creation.
• Training related to OKRs or similar methodologies.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Manager and Supply Chain Intelligence leads to define and prioritize data & analytics product features in alignment with product vision, global roadmap, objectives and key results (OKRs), and business value.
• Unite the team around shared goals, representing the consumer voice and ensuring clear communication of priorities, sprint goals, and expected value delivery.
• Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria while facilitating backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release planning in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
• Balance new feature development with technical debt and innovation, ensuring the team understands backlog items for accurate estimation and steady workflow.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across regions, business units, engineering, and partners to align expectations, support UAT, and adjust the backlog based on insights and customer feedback.
• Lead sprint reviews, retrospectives, and discovery/design sessions to drive continuous improvement and maximize team performance.
• Coordinate release alignment with other Analytics Leads and communicate product progress, value, and stakeholder needs effectively.
• Provide performance feedback to team members’ administrative leaders and consistently demonstrate problem‑solving and a drive for better results.

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.

What This Job Offers

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