Data Steward

Company: Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Data StewardJob DescriptionYou're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you'll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.Data is the fuel that powers Kimberly Clark! It explains our past and our present and helps guide where we should go in the future. The CPG landscape is constantly changing, and it's more and more important each day that we stay close with data to ensure agility - the Data Steward plays a key role in this process! The Data Steward empowers the business to understand and use data sources optimally through being the expert in the data. The Data Steward understands the "why" behind the data - who is using the data, why are they using it, and how might they benefit from using it? Through close collaboration, the Data Steward is uniquely positioned to drive business success through development of a business glossary, use case and adoption tracking, creation of data quality rules, training, and participation in governance activities. This role will support users of the data itself, the products that use the data, as well as strategic application of the data.This role will interact with anyone who uses the data sources directly (e.g. Sales, Category Management, Insights & Analytics, Supply Chain, Marketing, Brand Teams, Leadership, etc.), the Product teams whose tools and reports leverage the data, and anyone involved in current governance and prioritization processes (e.g. IT, Strategy, and Procurement). The Data Steward will be asked to provide input around the data itself - how to use or not use it, how much it is being used, what it is being used for, if the usage is valuable, etc.In this role, you will:

• Be a subject matter expert for their designated data sources, including what the data means, who uses it, how much it is used, and for which use cases
• Collaborate with key data users to develop business logic for the IT team to implement in their systems for automated ongoing monitoring to proactively catch data quality issues before they impact downstream processes
• Advise and develops materials to inform stakeholders of self-service data availability
• Understand and advise how to pull data from the relevant databases and data platforms
• Provide written and verbal guidance to the Analytics Product Manager and to Data Scientists to support their use of data
• Own and maintain field-level explanations for data sources, including how each data field can be used to address business questions
• Partner with the Product Manager, Capabilities Team, and others to drive adoption of data sources across relevant business areas
• Understand the scope of contracted data & services including authorized usage; supports renewal & RFP discussions
• Communicate data updates & changes from data vendors out to organizationAbout UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands-and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
  You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in data management, data governance, business intelligence, or analytics
  • Prior experience using retailer POS data, inventory data, and Panel data (e.g. Nielsen, IRI, Numerator, Luminate, 1010, etc.)
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills, and demonstrated success partnering with both business and technical partners
  • Passion for data and how it can be used in new and exciting ways to help the business
  • Expertise creating clear, structured documentation for data sources, business logic, and data quality processes to support stakeholders
  • Desire and ability to troubleshoot and drive problem solving
  • Ability to project manage and drive toward deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and process-drivenPreferred:
    • Prior experience working for a global, highly matrixed, Consumer Packaged Goods company
    • Experience working with data platforms and databases, including database querying, and familiarity with API integrations and ETL processes
    • Experience creating automated data quality management rules
    • Familiarity with uncovering and championing high-value use cases for data
    • Understanding of database structure (systems and data)
    • Experience solving business problems with technology solutionsTotal BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
      Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.To Be Considered
      Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print---.For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, 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.Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.Salary Range: $ 116,380 - 143,740 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark 's sole discretion.Grade 9/P3#LI-HybridSalary Range: 116,380 - 143,740 USD At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only. Primary Location Chicago Commercial Center Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
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