Director – Competitive Intelligence and Strategy
Kimberly-Clark
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $185,780 - $240,140 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Drive competitive landscape assessment, benchmarking, and strategic planning to identify opportunities for end-to-end value stream.
- Establish process and routinely update competitive supply chain intelligence research on key parameters, competitor moves and overall value stream.
- Establish and govern enterprise competitive intelligence systems, including standardized methodologies, data architecture, and repeatable access to insights across global value streams.
- Understand drivers of success among competition, key value enablers and comparative metrics to inform strategies.
- Link external intelligence benchmarks to internal value chain and performance metrics to drive top quartile performance.
- Articulate the value proposition of competitive strategy and influence resource allocation and investment decisions.
- Lead competitive cost benchmarking and war gaming exercises leveraging primary and secondary research sources.
- Detail advantaged actions and initiatives that can set up value chain for cost efficiency, deliver target cost savings and drive consumer value.
- Translate business strategy and objectives to value stream requirements.
- Build, coach, and scale a high-performimg competitive strategy capability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an analytical discipline like Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in highly analytical roles, such as Corporate Strategy or Management Consulting
- End-to-end product experience (innovation/design through execution)
- Occasional global travel may be required to support projects as needed (up to 25%)
- MBA from top-tier business school (preferred)
- Direct experience within CPGs or retailers in Competitive Strategy and Supply Chain Management (preferred)
- 7+ years of consulting experience with top-tier strategy consulting firms (Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Kearney, Mars, etc.) - Principal or Senior Manager level (preferred)
- Experience in working across developed markets (North America, Europe) and developing & emerging markets (Asia, Latin America, etc.) (preferred)
Benefits
- Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
- Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
competitive landscape assessmentbenchmarkingstrategic planningcompetitive supply chain intelligencedata architecturecompetitive cost benchmarkingwar gamingvalue stream analysisperformance metricscost efficiency
Soft Skills
influencecoachingleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitydecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA