Sustainability Leader - NA (US KC-Site)

Kimberly-Clark • Atlanta, GA

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sustainability Leader - NA (US KC-Site) Job Description 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. The North America Sustainability Leader will formulate and execute commercial, products & materials related strategies for sustainability, supporting KC’s North America business segment, containing iconic brands such as Huggies, Kotex® & Kleenex®. The incumbent will translate global product sustainability goals (Plastics, Fiber, Scope 3, Social Impact) to a focused approach designed to capture business value and elevate K-C’s brands, leveraging customer/consumer insights for highest market penetration. In this role, you will: Develops and deploys the sustainability plans and objectives to support K-C’s North American product and brand portfolios, in close collaboration with segment R&D and growth teams and functional leaders. Collaborates with global program and other segment environment & sustainability leaders to set the targets and guidelines for the segment plastics, fiber, climate (Scope 3) & social impact goals, aligning Enterprise, Segment and category needs. Drives performance management with a bias for execution/activation. Leads action teams consisting of R&D, procurement, business & brand leaders to develop, validate and activate segment sustainability pipelines. Leverages customer and consumer insights, trends and business value creation levers to prioritize areas of focus and create commercial value for the brands. Enables & executes development of innovative business and circularity models, including products and processes designed to enhance the sustainability performance of K-C’s brands and products. Actively engages with innovation and R&D business processes to ensure principles of sustainability are embedded and considered in materials selection & product design. Collaborate with brand and innovation teams to embed “Design for Sustainability” processes and capabilities Partners with business/brands/innovation teams to identify, develop, launch strategic initiatives capable of driving growth and competitive advantage through sustainability. Actively supports development of authentic sustainability-related marketing and communications activities. Strives for excellence in all formal and informal communications. Work towards clear, cogent, practical and action-oriented written and oral communications that focus on the problem, recommend solutions and take into consideration the audience being addressed. Utilizes digital systems/platforms to ensure strong reporting and analytics for the Segment; report progress and gaps via tiered accountability systems. Facilitates roadblock removals, including financial cost mitigation strategies and advanced exploration of sustainability opportunities. About Us Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. 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. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Graduate degree in business or a related field strongly preferred.
• 10 plus years of experience leading large-scale, global initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment.
• Experience working cross ‑ functionally across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and similar functions.
• Experience converting customer/consumer insights into activation plans.
• Experience with product commercialization, marketing & branding is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability-related legal requirements and technical standards.
• Strong business acumen, strategic planning, and program/change management capability.
• Strong communication and influence skills (must be able to educate and inspire across levels and functions) influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Ability to travel as business needs require (up to 30%)

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of focused sustainability experience
• 10+ years of product commercialization experience
• Proven track record of execution on tight timelines
• Versatility in thinking and execution – Ability to move the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops and deploys the sustainability plans and objectives to support K-C’s North American product and brand portfolios, in close collaboration with segment R&D and growth teams and functional leaders.
• Collaborates with global program and other segment environment & sustainability leaders to set the targets and guidelines for the segment plastics, fiber, climate (Scope 3) & social impact goals, aligning Enterprise, Segment and category needs.
• Drives performance management with a bias for execution/activation.
• Leads action teams consisting of R&D, procurement, business & brand leaders to develop, validate and activate segment sustainability pipelines.
• Leverages customer and consumer insights, trends and business value creation levers to prioritize areas of focus and create commercial value for the brands.
• Enables & executes development of innovative business and circularity models, including products and processes designed to enhance the sustainability performance of K-C’s brands and products.
• Actively engages with innovation and R&D business processes to ensure principles of sustainability are embedded and considered in materials selection & product design.
• Collaborate with brand and innovation teams to embed “Design for Sustainability” processes and capabilities
• Partners with business/brands/innovation teams to identify, develop, launch strategic initiatives capable of driving growth and competitive advantage through sustainability.
• Actively supports development of authentic sustainability-related marketing and communications activities.
• Strives for excellence in all formal and informal communications.
• Work towards clear, cogent, practical and action-oriented written and oral communications that focus on the problem, recommend solutions and take into consideration the audience being addressed.
• Utilizes digital systems/platforms to ensure strong reporting and analytics for the Segment; report progress and gaps via tiered accountability systems.
• Facilitates roadblock removals, including financial cost mitigation strategies and advanced exploration of sustainability opportunities.

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: Mid Level