ITS Functional Engineer Job Description The IT Digital Sales team is responsible of developing the sales technology roadmap which will enable Kimberly Clark’s commercial transformation. Is the delivery engine for all sales capabilities within the sales portfolio, and accountable for the availability and reliability of all apps running in sales landscape. As part of this team, the Regional Functional Engineer leads and delivers the analysis, design, configuration, customization, testing and deployment for applications within the Sales Execution area. Performs leading-edge work and develops innovative approaches/solutions. This role is viewed as an expert in complex application environments, encompassing both business process understanding and technical expertise. Recognized subject matter expert. Delivers functional leadership and can mentor others in the organization. May provide work direction / general guidance to other team members as a functional leader.
Scope/Categories:
Role will report to a Manager in the Digital Sales organization working for the LAO region. Role will not have any direct reports. Key Interfaces: Solution Engineer, Business Client, Data & Analytics team and Project Managers. External Interfaces: Consultants, 3rd Party providers. Travel may include approximately 10% of work time.
Key Accountabilities:
Functional leader of medium to large projects for the Sales Execution space. Accountabilities across multiple functional and technical areas with wide range of complexity.
Proactive analysis of business processes and identification of innovative ways to address near term business needs which includes identifying these opportunities, reviewing and obtaining a disposition decision from the appropriate business client, assessing the fit of these opportunities into current initiatives, or including the opportunity in future demand.
Map the Customer Journey and partner with the business in the co-creation of solutions that add value to K-C.
Drives the evaluation of the factors which must be addressed in the change program.
Maintains in-depth understanding of both KCP and Consumer business processes for their capability area.
Functional accountability across multiple Sales projects (Sales Analytics, Sales Force Automation, Distributor Management Systems and In-Store Execution).
Translates business requirements into functional and technical requirements for the end-to-end solutions within the Sales Execution space.
Coordinates engagements with vendors as they relate to evaluation, design and delivery of business capabilities. Contributes to the evaluation and selection of software product standards.
Participant in industry representation, policy formation, User Groups, and strategic direction.
Key Qualifications and Experiences :
Bachelor's degree; 7-10+ years of Professional experience with a minimum of 5 years of Information Technology experience including working directly with business clients.
Has experience implementing or developing applications and able to apply that experience to identify opportunities, design initiatives that improve business process and ensure best practices are being followed. Ability to do hands-on work configuring applications whenever needed.
Proven experience in IT Sales Analytics and transactional implementation.
Experience with SAP software solutions (HANA Enterprise, ECC, BW, BI), Tableau, PowerBI and Azure desired.
Experience with SFA, DMS and In-Store execution platforms such as Stay In Front, Pepperi, Softserve, Accenture NewsPage, SAP R3 (SD module), SalesForce, MC1 or others within this space is a plus.
Expert in Requirements management, with knowledge of Architecture and Technology management.
Deep knowledge in applying agile methodologies and rapid prototyping. Understands how to coordinate the flow of work between agile teams and more traditional project-based teams. Experience as Scrum Master running Agile Projects.
Understanding of digital enablers and technologies such as embedded Analytics, design for Automation, UX, and modern integration.
Has a leader mindset, which can enable an optimal TCO for solutions delivered by Engineering & Applications.
Experience with deploying and driving execution via performance measurement, benchmarking, and related visual management.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing people in offsite and remote locations.
Broad range of business and IT experiences; has achieved technical and/or business certification(s).
Verbal and written fluency in English is mandatory.
Ability to work in a virtual team which may work across distance (remote), cultures and time zones, in a matrix with multiple reporting lines, and may extend outside the K-C organization including suppliers, partners and customers.
Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With a 135-year history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and putting them in the right jobs so that they can do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
Kimberly-Clark is an 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 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.
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. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing .
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
Primary Location
Argentina-Buenos Aires
Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
