Data Steward - Manufacturing

About the Role

In this role you will act as the subject‑matter expert for assigned data domains, collaborating with key users to define business logic, automate data‑quality monitoring, and ensure reliable data delivery. You will advise stakeholders on self‑service data availability, guide data extraction, and support analytics teams with clear field‑level explanations. Additionally, you will partner with product managers, manage data‑security controls, and maintain data catalogs and quality rules across the organization. • Serve as subject‑matter expert for designated data domains, covering sources, meanings, users, and use cases. • Collaborate with data users to develop business logic for automated data‑quality monitoring. • Advise and create materials on self‑service data availability for stakeholders. • Guide extraction of data from relevant databases and platforms. • Support Analytics Product Manager and Data Scientists with data usage guidance. • Own and maintain field‑level explanations for data sources to address business questions. • Partner with Product Managers and Centers of Excellence to drive data source adoption. • Communicate data updates and changes from vendors across the organization. • Manage data security access rules and assess security risks against contractual and legal constraints. • Document data catalogs and align business definitions for analytics metadata. • Own and maintain quality rules for the assigned data domain and analytics products. • Create automated data‑quality management rules and develop advanced analytics dashboards. • Project‑manage initiatives and meet defined deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data quality
• ▸data extraction
• ▸metadata catalog
• ▸security access
• ▸automation rules
• ▸stakeholder advisory

What You Bring

This Data Steward – Manufacturing role is open to multiple locations, with a preference for the Central Time zone. It is designed for individuals who enjoy designing new technologies, diving into data, and continuously improving digital experiences. The position offers a performance‑driven culture focused on sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development while contributing to better care for billions worldwide. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or advanced degree in supply chain, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related technical field, and brings at least three years of cross‑functional supply‑chain experience. Experience with data science, analytics, data modeling, and familiarity with Kimberly‑Clark ERP platforms (S4, Kinaxis, SMOM, WMS, TMS) is required, along with a proven track record of creating automated data‑quality rules, designing dashboards, and managing projects to deadline. Fluency in English is essential. • Understand contracted data scope and support renewal and RFP discussions. • Hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree in supply chain, computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field. • Bring at least three years of cross‑functional supply‑chain experience, preferably with data science or analytics exposure. • Demonstrate understanding of database structures and familiarity with Kimberly‑Clark ERP platforms (S4, Kinaxis, SMOM, WMS, TMS). • Fluency in English.

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸3+ years
• ▸database
• ▸erp platforms
• ▸data quality
• ▸english

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits suite that includes medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting periods, access to an on‑site fitness center and occupational health resources, flexible spending accounts, and diverse income‑protection insurance options. Additional programs support ongoing education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare, reinforcing the company’s focus on employee wellbeing and growth. To be considered, candidates should click Apply and complete the online application; a recruiter will review submissions and follow up with qualified applicants. Kimberly‑Clark is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages veterans, reserve, and guard members to apply. The company supports relocation for the selected candidate and offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, target bonus, 401(k) and profit‑sharing. The salary range for this position is $87,260 – $107,780 USD, subject to location, skills, performance and experience, and applies to U.S. locations only. The primary work site is Neenah, Wisconsin, with additional possible locations including Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dallas, Knoxville, Sao Paulo and others. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. • Access to on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and safety equipment allowances. • Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximize healthcare options. • Income‑protection insurance options for personal and family security. • Programs supporting continued education, adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time