Supply Chain Industrial Placement
Job Title: Supply Chain Industrial Placement
Location: United Kingdom, Walton Oaks
If you genuinely want to get your career off to a flying start and be part of a fast-paced truly global company where you get to make important decisions, drive real business results and are given fully supported opportunities to grow, then one of our Industrial Placements might be just what you are looking for. We are an innovative business looking for talented, commercially-savvy individuals to join us for a one-year industrial placement.
You will be based in our Walton Oaks office which is home to many of Kimberly-Clark's European functions.
What will you be doing?
The Supply Chain function underpins almost every aspect of our business from the purchase of raw materials to delivery of products to our customers and managing customer orders and deliveries, providing a wealth of placement opportunities. With the team spanning Europe, The Middle East and Africa, your projects will also have a distinct international flavour. Ultimately our industrial placements will be both challenging and rewarding, learning from one of the world's leading brand organizations. You'll have a real job from day one with specific responsibilities.
What we need from you:
Qualifications and course of study relevant to the placement i.e. Maths, Economics, Business, Science, Engineering.
Experience in using Microsoft Office IT packages.
Fluent in English; a second European language is highly desirable particularly French, Spanish, or German.
Strong numerical skills and demonstrable analytical thinking capability.
Energized and ambitious with a high level of attention to detail, able to show initiative and be flexible in your approach.
Proactive and able to work as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills as you will liaise with a range of internal departments.
K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
At Kimberly-Clark, we are happy to consider requests for flexible working, which can include flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours, etc. If this is something you wish to explore, please highlight it at the interview stage.
The Legal Bit! The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. Kimberly-Clark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
About Us: Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.
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