Strategy & Business Analysis Leader at Kimberly-Clark in Chicago, IL

Strategy & Business Analysis Leader Location: Chicago Commercial Center Strategy & Business Analysis Leader Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. The Strategic Initiatives Leader for Family Care (FC) is accountable for orchestrating the development, integration, and delivery of the FC Strategic Business Plan (SBP) across near-term (0–3 year) and medium-term horizons. This role ensures strategic coherence across brand, finance, supply chain, BG&I, Insights & Analytics (I&A), Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and Customer Development, translating enterprise and category strategies into a clear, integrated growth narrative. A critical component of the role is translating strategic initiatives into actionable implications for customer-facing teams and retail partners, ensuring strategies are brought to life where we win with customers. About You In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include: Lead the development and deployment of the Family Care business unit strategy, including aspiration, where‑to‑play and how‑to‑win choices, ensuring alignment to KCNA strategy and SBP priorities. Own the orchestration and delivery of the Family Care Strategic Business Plan (SBP) across near‑term (0–3 year) and medium‑term horizons, translating strategy into a clear set of priorities, initiatives, and decisions required to unlock growth. Analyze and assess the business through synthesized functional inputs (internal and external financials, market dynamics, supply chain, consumer and customer insights) to inform long‑term strategy, performance decisions, and strategic initiative execution Lead KCNA and Family Care strategic initiatives, projects, and capability‑building efforts that advance share growth and big bets, ensuring linkage to broader enterprise and business unit strategies. Direct and integrate cross‑functional work across Brand, Finance, Supply Chain, BG&I, Insights & Analytics (I&A), Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and Customer Development, avoiding duplication of functional ownership while ensuring strong alignment and buy‑in. Translate strategic initiatives into clear implications for Customer Development and retailer execution, ensuring strategies are brought to life in customer conversations, joint business planning, and in‑market priorities Guide end‑to‑end strategy development as a thought partner to business leaders, adjusting strategies based on new learning, competitive changes, and evolving business conditions. Own program design, implementation, and change management for select initiatives critical to SBP delivery, including clarifying success measures, trade‑offs, dependencies, and decision timing. Drive structured, data‑informed decision making by framing key questions, testing hypotheses through existing fact bases, refining insights into a clear “so what,” and preparing concise, decision‑oriented materials for KCNA Leadership, NALT, and ELT audiences. This role needs to be able to influence at all levels of the organization.   Regular interaction will be required with the FC LT to get input on and drive both KCNA & FC strategic initiatives.. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Need to be driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. 10+ years of experience in marketing, strategy, sales and/or finance with strong business acumen and experience developing and executing strategy. Bachelor’s degree in business or related experience Structured Problem Solving: Brings structure to ambiguous problems and possesses the ability to frame key questions and develop a workplan to answer them. Analytical and Quantitative: Strong analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to independently generate strategic insights. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.​ ​ Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see https://www.mykcbenefits.com/ca/newhire 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. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website. And finally, the fine print…. For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country’s role only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: 173,400 – 214,200 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. Primary Location Chicago Commercial Center Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time