Mill planner

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies , Kleenex , Andrex , Scott , Kotex , Poise , and Kimberly Clark Professional . At Kimberly Clark, it's all here for you-innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: as a person, you're a problem solver - a connector - someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's success stories. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business-an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid 2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You'll be part of a high potential business that combines Kimberly Clark's iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano's industrial and sustainability leadership.

About You

We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join our vibrant, dynamic and highly social team in the UK. This is a fast paced environment offering you exposure to a number of different business areas and an opportunity to work in an ever changing environment with innovative products. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will have responsibility for tissue planning, which will normally be linked to Kimberly Clark sites and external vendors, within the 0 to 4 month time horizon. The role will require daily tracking of stock levels and sales forecasts provided by the Customer Business Units (CBU's) and liaison with a variety of business functions such as Customer Service, Demand Management, Logistics Operations, Strategic and Procurement teams etc. to ensure optimal product supply, utilizing the SAP Planning system and transactional processes.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the preparation of daily/weekly production plans within a portfolio.
• Optimisation and rapid day to day communication of change to production and deployment to best meet customer service and inventory objectives.
• Optimise system capability through reporting, planning and transactional systems to deliver objectives, maintaining accurate master data and inventory requirements.
• Execution of product introductions and discontinuations.
• Lead projects to continuously improve planning and supply chain processes.
• Identify, monitor and advise on risks, opportunities and priorities to aid tactical and strategic decision making.
• Management of day to day inventory issues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Supply Chain Planner/Tactical Planner/Supply Optimiser/Production Planner.
• Background in FMCG or similar.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA, BSc) or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in SAP is desirable.
• Proven track record of building successful cross functional relationships.
• Fluent in English is essential (additional language skills would be advantageous), together with first class communication and analytical skills.

IF YOU ARE NOT BASED AT BARROW MILL, THIS ROLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO THE SITE AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Benefits

• Market leading pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• 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.

Flex That Works at Kimberly Clark

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That's why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role's country only. Kimberly Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.