Supply Planner

Supply Planner

Job Description

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, to 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 the Kleenex ®., Huggies ®., VIVA, U by Kotex ®., Poise ®., Depend ®.

brands 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.

Own the opportunity

At Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA), we have an opportunity within our Supply Chain Team, which would be a great next step in your career.

We are hiring for a Supply Planner, IFP, which reports into the Supply Lead IFP.

In this role, you will work closely with internal teams, including the broader supply chain to ensure supply meets customer demand by maintaining optimal inventory levels across the network.

You will also develop and implement contingency plans, and analyse and resolve critical supply chain process and supply gaps.

You will own the IFP finished goods portfolio, ensuring inventory is optimised to meet our customer requirements.

In addition you will participate in Sales & Operations Execution & ensure clear communication to relevant teams within business (i.e Demand & Overseas Mill teams) & actions are completed.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:


* Oversee weekly supply outlook reviews, ensuring inventory accuracy and driving efficiency improvements across production cycles, lead times, and cost optimization.



* Lead quarterly capacity planning, assessing constraints, forecasting demand trends, and recommending proactive solutions.


* Foster strong collaboration with regional mill teams to ensure seamless supply fulfillment, addressing OTIF & GFR challenges with data-driven corrective actions.


* Support portfolio management, driving NPI launches and optimizing product mix by recommending SKU deletions based on performance insights.

In your role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Skills & Experience:
You’re passionate to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.


* 3-5 years' experience in Supply Planning, preferably in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)



* Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration to drive business outcomes


* Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, with a sense of urgency and proactive approach


* Strategic thinker with a bias for action, balancing tactical execution with long-...