Senior Data Scientist - Supply Chain

Senior Data Scientist - Supply Chain

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. 

In this role, you will:

As a senior data scientist on the Enterprise Supply Chain – Process Intelligence Strategy & Analytics team, the incumbent will champion the use of data and process analysis, lead digital enablement and transformation using process mining and create engaging and interactive applications utilizing Celonis process intelligence platform across supply chain processes.

This person will be accountable for process mining and analytics insights to ensure supply chain (SC) business process and technology capabilities are effective and efficient.  Further, the data scientist will focus on technical development and data-driven insights to drive successful transformational activities related to functional areas within SC; including yet not limited to process areas of Order To Cash, Transportation, Warehouse Logistics, Deployment, Inventory, and Asset Reliability. The incumbent must possess a combination of advanced analytical thinking and data mining skills, advanced experience in data architecture design and development in addition to experience with algorithms and coding. 

This business technical role will create and maintain a robust data architecture used in process orchestration including data transformations, object-centric data model development, automations, and visual apps for sustained problem-solving.  The role will utilize coding methodologies, as well as cutting edge AI and machine learning, to enable process observability, improvement, monitoring & management to solve a broad spectrum of operational supply chain challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive the execution of industry process intelligence solutions to ensure SC optimization and address critical business needs
• Leverage strong technical acumen to advance data architecture strategy, data transformations, accuracy and availability
• Identify and optimize complex operational processes through Celonis process digital twin development of data transformations, analyses, automations, action flows and predictive analytical apps
• Accountable to analyze and interpret enterprise supply chain processes influencing strategic and tactical recommendations.
• Leverage analytical insights to drive operational improvements and transformations from Excel-based tools / static dashboards to efficient, standardized, and sustainable robust Celonis intelligence apps
• Influence and develop new strategic automations and leverage machine learnings through Celonis
• Implement advanced analytics methods to derive insights that drive SC optimization to support business growth
• Interact with internal and external peers and leadership to share highly complex information/solutions related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology/ business solutions.

• Use data to align, develop and mobilize supply chain best practices that deliver improved service, reduced distribution cost & complexity, and enable inventory reductions at K-C and the customer.
• Build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels throughout the organization and key customers
   

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.

In one of our Professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related technical field.
• 7+ years of business experience with cross-functional Supply Chain experience.
• Celonis software experience including areas such as process analysis, transformations, action flows and automations.
• Advanced data visualization and design skills with data representation and presentation
• Knowledge of or willingness / ability to learn new analytical and automation tools
• Demonstrated leadership in executing innovative solutions through process and technology
• Ability to gather and comprehend specific business requirements, providing recommended solutions and swiftly transform them into technical solutions
• Ability to work in a virtual team that will function across regions, cultures, time zones, reporting lines and may extend outside the K-C organization, including suppliers, partners and customers

Preferred Experience / Qualifications:

• Strong technical/analytic skills and experience in multiple platforms (SAP R/3 & S4 and Business Warehouse (BW) reporting, S4, Celonis, Power BI, Power Query)

• 5+ years of working experience in data science, analytics and/or data modeling
• Experience with statistical modeling, advanced coding skills (R, Python preferred) and Excel functionality

• Advanced experience with relational database structure and data architecture design, SQL, SAP HANA / VDMs, Snowflake
• Demonstrated experience in strategic problem-solving, innovative/analytical thinking and influence with ability to simplify complex concepts for ease of understanding
• Passion for solving complex data problems and generating cross-functional solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated expertise in: oral & written communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability, change and project management

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

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.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. 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. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-REMOTE

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time