Graduate Trainee, Supply Chain

Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Supply Chain 

Location: United Kingdom, Walton Oaks (possibility for other locations related to rotation opportunities)

Program length: 2-year programme (start September 2025)

Right to Work: To be eligible, all candidates must have continuous right to work in the UK. Please note that Kimberly-Clark does not provide sponsorship for obtaining the right to work in the UK, either now or in the future.

About us

Kimberly-Clark’s well-known portfolio of brands including Andrex®, Kleenex®, Huggies®, Cottonelle®, Kotex®, is an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Millions of people utilize Kimberly-Clark products every day and we know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you will be part of a team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We are founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we are always looking for new and better ways to perform. If you want to get your career off to a flying start and be part of a fast-paced Global organisation, where you have the autonomy to make decisions and drive business results, then this is the right Graduate scheme for you!

What will you be doing?

Kimberly-Clark is an innovative business looking for talented Graduates to join our two-year supply chain programme based in Walton Oaks within the International Family & Professional Care (IFP) segment. You will be assigned 3 x 8 month placements across Supply Chain functions including planning, procurement, logistics and manufacturing during which, you will get to experience working with our well-known and loved household. Providing understanding of almost every aspect of our business from the purchase of raw materials to delivery of products to our customers, offering a wealth of placement opportunities. With the teams spanning Europe, The Middle East and Africa, your projects will also have a distinct international flavour.

Across the placements you will develop skills that range across:

• Data analysis and interpretation to drive efficiencies

• Collaboration to optimize production and logistics strategies

• Forecasting and inventory management

• Vendor engagement and management

• Communication and negotiation skills

At Kimberly-Clark, we make sure each graduate has a comprehensive support network. We allocate a buddy to each graduate in their first year – a graduate scheme predecessor. You will also be supported by a senior mentor for the duration of the programme and have formal training opportunities throughout the rotations which can include data analytics, presentation skills and influencing skills.

We are proud to develop talented graduates and unleash your power to your full potential! Kimberly-Clark’s graduate program is not just a stepping stone—it’s a springboard to a successful, long-term career within our multinational organization. Upon completion of the scheme, we strongly encourage and support graduates to continue their journey with us, taking on impactful roles that build on the skills and experience gained during the program.

What do we look for?

• Minimum of 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and Supply Chain related disciplines

• Stakeholder management skills and great team player

• Data analytical capabilities and data driven decision making

• Microsoft office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• Commitment to spending at least two days a week in the office during office-based rotations, fostering collaboration and team dynamics

• Geographically mobile to relocate for a manufacturing role if relevant during role

• Ability to start working in September 2025

• Right to Work: To be eligible, all candidates must have continuous right to work in the UK. Please note that Kimberly-Clark does not provide sponsorship for obtaining the right to work in the UK, either now or in the future.

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!

Please note: Kimberly-Clark require that an employee have full authorisation to work in the country in which the role is based and are unable to provide sponsorship at this time

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.

KC is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign

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