Kimberly-Clark
A global leader in essential health and hygiene products, improving lives every day.
Sustainability Leader - NA (US KC-Site)
Lead NA sustainability strategy for product/brand portfolio, driving execution and value.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The North America Sustainability Leader will shape and execute sustainability strategies for Kimberly‑Clark’s iconic brands, translating global product sustainability goals—such as plastics, fiber, Scope 3, and social impact—into focused approaches that capture business value and elevate the companies’ market presence. • Develop and deploy sustainability plans for North American product and brand portfolios. • Collaborate with R&D, growth, and functional teams to set plastics, fiber, Scope 3, and social impact targets. • Lead cross‑functional action teams to create and activate sustainability pipelines. • Leverage consumer insights to prioritize initiatives that generate commercial value. • Enable innovative circularity models and embed design‑for‑sustainability in product development. • Partner with brand and innovation teams to launch growth‑driving sustainability initiatives. • Support authentic sustainability marketing and communications activities. • Ensure robust reporting and analytics through digital platforms and tiered accountability. • Remove roadblocks, including cost mitigation and exploration of new sustainability opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸sustainability planning
- ▸target setting
- ▸pipeline activation
- ▸circularity models
- ▸digital reporting
- ▸cost mitigation
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; graduate business degree preferred. • 10+ years leading large‑scale global initiatives in a Fortune 500 environment. • Experience working cross‑functionally with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and related functions. • Proven ability to turn consumer insights into activation plans. • Strong business acumen, strategic planning, and program/change management capabilities. • Excellent communication and influence skills across all organizational levels. • 10+ years focused sustainability experience (preferred). • 10+ years product commercialization experience (preferred). • Demonstrated record of executing on tight timelines (preferred). • Versatile thinking and ability to drive organizational change (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸stem degree
- ▸10+ years
- ▸cross‑functional
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸sustainability
- ▸product commercialization
Benefits
The company fosters a performance culture grounded in authentic caring, offering flexible hybrid work arrangements, inclusive growth opportunities, and a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and career development. The role offers a base salary of $127,600‑$157,600 (U.S. only), eligibility for a target bonus, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans, plus a comprehensive benefits suite covering health, insurance, flexible savings, and a variety of employee programs. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods. • Access to on‑site fitness center and occupational health resources. • Flexible Savings and spending accounts for healthcare expenses. • Income protection insurance options. • Programs for education support, adoption assistance, relocation, and childcare. • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Work Environment
Hybrid