Inventory Associate

About the role

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly‑Clark Professional®. As a Warehouse Inventory Associate you will be responsible for shipping, receiving, and inventory‑related activities at Kimberly‑Clark’s Central Stores facility to support the global distribution of spare parts and equipment to Kimberly‑Clark mills and affiliates. You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within assigned functional areas, ensuring performance against established metrics, service level agreements (SLAs), and operational goals while working with an integrated team of Kimberly‑Clark and third‑party logistics (3PL) resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to customers by contributing to damage‑free, accurate, and on‑schedule shipments; meet rush requests; and efficiently answer questions and troubleshoot issues via phone and/or email.
• Demonstrate SME capabilities within assigned function(s), act as the process owner, maintain Standard Operating Processes (SOP), and train teammates.
• Execute safe material handling practices in loading/unloading deliveries and comply with all DOT, U.S. export, and foreign government import requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety by proactively identifying improvement opportunities, addressing potential risks, and sharing recommendations with the broader team.
• Ensure accurate warehouse inventory by following established inventory control processes, participating in cycle counts, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt and contribute to changing business priorities, flowing to the work as required.
• Occasional overtime, weekend work, and participation in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule are required to support U.S. mills and ensure critical spare parts are shipped promptly during machine‑down situations.
• Ensure actions comply with all internal control procedures, Kimberly‑Clark’s Code of Conduct, and corporate safety, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience in warehouse planning or spare‑part management.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and a strong safety mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to balance independent work with a team‑first mindset to support teammates and ensure operational success.
• Experience with SAP.
• Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification, with demonstrated ability to safely operate a forklift and other material‑handling equipment.
• Basic woodworking skills and experience safely operating woodworking equipment (a plus).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to independently lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Extended periods of standing/walking; exposure to warehouse equipment and operations.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment; must possess or obtain forklift certification in accordance with company requirements.

Benefits

Kimberly‑Clark provides a total rewards package that includes comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan, and many other resources to help employees achieve, thrive, and grow. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Pay

Salary range: $42,920 – $50,760 USD (U.S. locations only). This is a non‑exempt S2/Grade 17 position; compensation may vary based on location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule

• Full‑time, regular‑time employee.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work required.
• Rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule to support U.S. mills during critical situations.

Primary location: Neenah – Central Stores Warehouse.