Planning Team Leader

KIMBERLYCLARK MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL SL

. Lead and develop a team of planners responsible for strategic, tactical, and mill planning activities across in-house produced products and bought-in goods .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeEnstra • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading planning and inventory management teams, with a strong focus on supply chain processes and customer service. Proficient in driving process improvements and utilizing analytical skills to enhance inventory strategies and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Supply PlanningInventory ManagementProcess ImprovementCustomer Service ProcessesStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing ChangeTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPRPOPower BIExcel

Industry Keywords

Strategic PlanningTactical PlanningProduct AvailabilityPromotional ActivitiesRaw Material Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of planners responsible for strategic, tactical, and mill planning activities across in-house produced products and bought-in goods
Deliver target customer service levels across the South African region
Develop and execute inventory management strategies and tools to achieve inventory and service objectives
Ensure effective management of raw material and semi-finished inventory levels at mill locations
Support regional promotional activities to ensure product availability and successful execution
Drive collaboration with regional affiliates to improve service, availability, communication, portfolio management, and planning execution
Support statistically managed inventory initiatives focused on year-over-year inventory improvements
Champion best practices and standardized Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across Product Supply

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading planning, inventory management, or supply chain teams
Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and customer service processes
Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to drive process improvements and influence change across multiple functions
Excellent analytical skills
SAP or RPO knowledge would be advantageous
Power BI and Excel knowledge
Employment subject to applicable verification and screening requirements consistent with local regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive total rewards package designed to support health, wellbeing, financial future, and professional development
Hybrid work arrangement combining in-office collaboration and remote working
No relocation support is available for this role