About the role

Director of Competitive Intelligence and Strategy at Kimberly-Clark driving competitive assessment and strategic planning. Leading initiatives for value chain optimization and cross-functional enterprise programs.

Responsibilities

Drive competitive landscape assessment, benchmarking, and strategic planning to identify opportunities for end-to-end value stream.
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 to connect market insights to strategies.
Lead competitive cost benchmarking and war gaming exercises leveraging a broad suite of primary and secondary research sources.
Detail advantaged actions and initiatives that can set up value chain for cost efficiency, deliver target cost savings and drive consumer value.
Coordinate with capital teams for sufficiency planning, and ensure strong capital efficiency (improve ROIC).
Build, coach, and scale a high‑performing competitive strategy capability, including talent development, role clarity, skill building, and succession planning across segments.

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%)
MBA from top-tier business school preferred
Direct experience within CPGs or retailers in Competitive Strategy and Supply Chain Management preferred
7+ years of consulting experience with top-tier strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Mars, etc.) - Principal or Senior Manager level preferred
Experience in working across developed markets (North America, Europe) and developing & emerging markets (Asia, Latin America, etc.) preferred

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.