Overview

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we’re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, and the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like Kleenex®, Huggies®, VIVA, U by Kotex®, Poise® and Depend® improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Supply and Demand Planner (BCC - Baby and Child Care) leads supply planning for the BCC side of the business with the goal of maximizing customer service and minimizing costs through effective ordering and management of inventory. This is done by coordinating with overseas manufacturing sites, ensuring a well‑organised supply planning space, conducting regular production meetings, PO governance and regular reviews of safety stock and lead times.

The role also involves supporting the Demand Planning Team by coordinating baseline and promotional forecast inputs from the National Sales, Account and Category Management teams, developing an aligned SKU‑by‑state split forecast over a 24‑month horizon, and being a point of contact for short‑term demand changes and stock allocation in short supply. The position is the foundation for subsequent production, procurement and deployment plans.

Business partnering and collaboration with the rest of the Supply Chain Team, as well as our cross‑functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Finance, is a critical part of this role. The ability to build relationships, confidence and trust across the business is essential.



Delivering our NPD projects each year also falls into this area (ensure critical milestones related to SC are met on time or any risk mitigated with no unplanned costs or commercial impacts).

Analysis and reporting of results and opportunities for process improvement is an important part of the role. Leading and participating in key forums within the S&OP; cycle and playing an important critical role supporting the Supply Chain Leadership Team, the success of the function and the broader business.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, coach and manage one direct report, a China Mill–based dispatch planner supporting raising of POs and managing mixed container requests to optimise shipping efficiency.
- Maximise customer service (DIFOT, OBSL, etc.) and minimise costs through effective ordering and management of inventory.
- Partner closely with overseas manufacturing sites (primarily in China, Singapore and Korea) and lead weekly supply and production meetings.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance to build robust customer demand plans underpinned by thorough analysis, clear R&Os; and capture of demand drivers.
- Deliver accurate volume demand forecast as a key input into the S&OP; process based on documented assumptions and analysis across the planning horizon for the relevant product and customer hierarchy.
- Lead NPD project launches, NPD SKU creation and corresponding master data set‑up in SAP and our PDC (Product Data Capture) system; support the team with ongoing master data maintenance as required.
- Effectively manage SLOBs and minimise write‑off exposures.
- Participate in various cross‑functional meetings and forums with Sales and Marketing, representing Supply Chain, including attending and contributing to S&OP; cycle meetings (Supply Review,



Demand Review, etc.) where necessary.

Essential Requirements

- 5+ years working experience in both supply and demand planning in an FMCG environment.
- 5+ years working experience using SAP, APO and IBP and good ERP knowledge in general.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
- Analytically minded with proven ability to conduct quantitative and statistical analyses complemented by qualitative inputs from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- University qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business or a related field.
- Strong relationship‑building skills, stakeholder management and EQ; confidence in business‑partnering with other functions, particularly Sales, Marketing and Finance teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting and training.
- Agile and energetic team‑player able to meet deadlines, be stress‑resistant, self‑motivated and drive resolution to issues with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Personal interest in K‑C brands and products via family or personal usage.

What’s On Offer

Employees receive a competitive salary and incentives, and a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health and well‑being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

About You

You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring, and want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing and career development.

Legal Statements

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA). Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as the World’s Best Employer 2021‑2025.

Primary Location

North Sydney Office

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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📌 Senior Supply & Demand Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Kimberly-Clark
📍 New South Wales