Job Description

The Senior Manager for APAC Supply Chain Communications is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated communications and engagement plan for 21 manufacturing facilities across the region, impacting over 4000 employees who represent 50% of our total employee population for K-C APAC. The position reports to APAC Senior Director for Communications and Government Affairs and is a member of both the APAC Supply Chain Leadership Team and the APAC Communications Leadership Team. This is a fixed term contract with an initial duration of 12 months, with an option to extend for another 6 months. Key Responsibilities Leads development and execution of a coordinated communications and engagement plan for Frontline teams based in various manufacturing sites (mills) across the region. Serves as a central content creator for common topics and initiatives across all mills. Works with local mill teams to organize events, develop collaterals, plan initiatives and other activities to improve frontline engagement. Serves as a node in the feedback loop between various mills, helping to socialize best practices and approaches. Oversees corporate identity and branding, including guidelines and governance of assets, across all touchpoints. Provides ongoing communications counsel and guidance to Mill Managers on a variety of issues. Develop toolkits and playbooks, including design templates, message tracks and trainings, and plug-and-play programs. Provides strategic counsel and ongoing support to the APAC SC VP on all communications needs including townhall presentations. Serves as key advisor in managing issues and crises involving supply chain and manufacturing sites. Partner with market and mill leadership on effective issues and crisis management, ensuring crisis playbooks are regularly updated in coordination of enterprise business partners. Provide communications support for APAC VP Supply Chain to enhance executive communications to frontline employees, including leading townhall events and market visits. Work to discover and tell stories about SC successes across key functional priorities. Partner with a broad set of stakeholders to elevate SC recognition programs for mills and frontline employees, and lead all associated processes including award submissions. Serves on the APAC Communications Leadership Team Serves on the APAC Supply Chain Leadership Team Individual contributor, with some support from external agency resources Duties performed in collaboration with multi-functional team resources across various facilities. Lead and coordinate a community of practice involving in-market communications and SC resources. YOUR EXPERIENCE 10+ years of experience working with a large, global organization in corporate communications, with an emphasis on internal communications and employee engagement. 10+ years of experience in developing communication and stakeholder engagement strategies. Prior experience in content development (both written and audio-visual) 3-5 years of experience in Senior Levels Communications providing strategic support 8-10 years of broad business experience, demonstrating leadership and strong grasp of product, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, finance, and sales functions SKILLS Demonstrated ability to work with C senior leaders on communications strategy. Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills. A track record of implementing communications programs for a large and distributed workforce Strong partnership/collaboration across teams/functions in large organizations Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills Experience measuring progress toward achieving stated objectives, leadership communication effectiveness, and other content and channel effectiveness Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects. Strong experience in people management, including developing/maintaining high-performing teams. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and platforms like Canva. EDUCATION Bachelor\'s degree required Master\'s degree desired

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