ABOUT US:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead the project management of product life cycle activities, including new product introductions, deletions, and run outs.
• Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Conduct analysis which will determine the most optimal time to run out of an existing product in consultation with the Sector Supply planner
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including product development, packaging, Production, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure alignment and smooth execution of projects.
• Conduct monthly Life Cycle Management (LCM) meetings to review project status and align on next steps with stakeholders.
• Manage the product phase-out process to minimize excess inventory and avoid disruptions to supply.
• Oversee the transition from old to new products, ensuring optimal inventory and production flow.
• Track and report on project performance, providing updates to key stakeholders and highlighting risks or delays.
• Implement and maintain processes to ensure effective communication and coordination across departments.
• System maintenance and housekeeping on new products, including phase in/out and deletions, while identifying and resolving issues that may impact product launch or lifecycle performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience in project management, particularly within supply chain or production environments.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across different departments.
• Experience in product life cycle management, new product development, or supply chain planning is a plus.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

PURPOSE:

We currently have a great opportunity for a Life Cycle Management Specialist to join our Supply Chain team to manage, maintain, and report on the product lifecycle management processes to ensure effective and efficient use of systems to minimise obsolescence and unnecessary costs to the business.
This is a newly created position working for our Family Care & Professional (IFP) Supply Chain team based in North Sydney.