Lead Solution Engineer, Demand Planning and S&OP

Lead Solution Engineer, Demand Planning and S&OP

Job Description

Technical Roles 

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.

You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

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:

The Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) Team is the IT Engine that delivers compelling and robust capabilities, products, and solutions to Kimberly-Clark’s (KC) business and IT by focusing on cost savings, business growth, as well as connecting with partners and customers.

This role is part of Supply chain planning and forecasting team at KC.

As part of this team, the Lead Solution Engineer (LSE) will support full horizon end-to-end integrated solutions, with a special focus on Demand and S&OP Planning.

LSE will be responsible for developing and supporting Kinaxis related implementation projects or changes undertaken by the DTS organization.


* Participate in solution design and delivery of Kinaxis Demand and S&OP solutions at Kimberly-Clark


* Excellent understanding of Kinaxis solution footprint, with a deep knowledge of Demand and S&OP planning solutions


* Is a thought leader in specific Product Solution area of focus and is able to apply that knowledge to improve business solutions


* Leads/Facilitates business diagnostics, As-Is process analysis and To-Be design workshops and subsequently be able to write a solution design document to support business requirements


* Ability to review functional specs and designs, and provide inputs to influence and enhance the quality of deliverables


* Ability to review existing systems and tools, and recommend improvement opportunities.


* Working experience of implementing Demand and S&OP planning solutions for a large global manufacturer or CPG company


* Ability to configure Demand and S&OP planning solution of Kinaxis, and be able to implement solution single handedly


* Ability to influence business decisions on technology, through experiences and by sharing industry best practices and methodologies


* Ability to deliver in fast paced environments using agile methodologies


* Works on development of interfaces, dashboards, reports and tools that are of highest quality and meet business objectives


* Assist program management teams in project planning including detailed project plan, estimates and timelines


* Conducts/Facilitates end-user training workshops on Kinaxis solution


* Setup and coordinate user acceptance testing, and support final acceptance and critical phase sign-off by the business owners


* Follows up on cases open...