Director - Competitive Intelligence and Strategy

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

8h • 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.

What This Job Offers

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