Director, Sustainability (IPC/EM)
Job Description
Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:
Leads and coordinates the sustainability strategic planning and deployment process for the segment leveraging customer and consumer insights, trends and business value creation levers to prioritize areas of focus.
Partners with business/brands/innovation/sustainability teams to explore, recommend and enable development/deployment of innovative business models, products and processes capable of driving growth and competitive advantage through sustainability, while enhancing the sustainability performance of K-C’s brands and products.
Works closely with functional and operational leaders to clarify and align strategic goals with those with direct accountability for planning and execution. Creates and partners to deploy an effective and aligned tactical implementation plan.
Actively engages with IMF, FEI and other business processes to ensure principles of sustainability are embedded and considered in decision-making. Collaborates with brand and innovation teams to embed“Design for Sustainability” processes and capabilities.
Leverages sustainability SMEs/program leaders to develop and provide sustainability-related analysis, evaluation, advice and direction on all relevant projects/issues/business opportunities. This includes identifying potential business opportunities, anticipating risks, and recommending solutions.Focus areas will include:
Active support of sustainability-related marketing and communications activities
Exploration of business development opportunities designed to expand K-C’s sustainability competencies to competitive advantage and business growth
Building a sustainability mindset and capabilities within K-C’s innovation/brand teams and processes
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. Facilitate 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.
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:
Knowledge, Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related field,with a business degree or business experience strongly preferred.
At least 15 years of experience in a business-related sustainability role working with brand and innovation teams, within a global, multi-site consumer goods company with strong green brands or with sustainability principles at the heart of business strategy.
Knowledge of sustainability-related legal requirements and technical standards.
Experience and demonstrated track record of converting stakeholder insights and business case development into value adding strategic plans/activation.
Experience leading teams required to engage and align cross-functionally to deliver results.
Strong business acumen, influence, strategic planning, program and change management expertise
Strong communication skills and aptness to educate and inspire audiences across various levels/functions (including personnel in Supply Chain Operations, Sales & Marketing, Research & Engineering, Government Affairs, Legal, etc.) influencing behaviors/outcomes without direct authority.
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
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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.
No Relocation:
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
Primary Location
No KC Work Site - Singapore
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
