Job Description

Your Job: The Sr. GBS MS Business Partner plays a critical role for the Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFM) organization, acting as the primary point of contact and advocate for the APAC Region business units on all REFM related activities and serving as the trusted advisor to the APAC region C-suite leadership. The role is primarily responsible for proactively identifying real estate, project and facility needs and opportunities by maintaining a thorough understanding of the business unit\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and real estate driving factors. These needs are translated into real estate solutions through collaboration with the various REFM service lines (transactions, projects and facilities management) and other shared services (HR, IT, Finance, etc.). The role also plays a critical part in the successful adoption and implementation of key REFM initiatives by working with business unit stakeholders to gain their understanding and support for these initiatives; This position reports to the Director, GBS MS Business Partner. In your Sr. GBS MS Business Partner \xe2\x80\x93 APAC Region role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. About Us: People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world. Led by Purpose. Driven by You Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• Act as the first endorser and trusted advisor for the APAC President, CFO and CSC on real estate leasing and disposition decisions, which carry material P&L impact and liability to the company balance sheet.
• The role develops real estate strategies and solutions that result in $30M in annual lease cost and $>100M in financial commitments for the company
• The scope includes active management of KC owned and leased real estate of one million square meter of size, which comprises of 219 properties across 13 countries.
• Responsible to forecast real estate demand for input into the 3-year Strategic Business Plan (SBP) aligning with BU Presidents and Functional VPs.
• Proactively manage the real estate portfolio of the APAC region and provide future forecast
• Collaborate with the appropriate regional leadership to pro-actively address pending notice dates, lease expirations and other critical dates associated with real estate leases in the region.
• Develop thorough and complete real estate solutions that meet the business needs of the region and are aligned with near- and long-term business strategies. Document solutions in a Statement of Requirements (SOR) form to assist in REFM project implementation.
• Collaborate with the REFM portfolio planner to develop real estate strategic plans and business cases that support business strategy and identify value-added opportunities for the business.
• Collaborate with Global Facilities Management, and, analyze, recommend, and develop an Asia Facilities Management aligning with Global FM strategy
• Leadership accountability for establishing and driving an outsourced solution for FM service delivery; consisting of internal Kimberly-Clark employees, Integrated Facilities Management suppliers and auxiliary service delivery vendor team including but not limited to Food, Catering, Dining, Janitorial, Mail, Engineering Services, Landscaping, Environmental Health and Sustainability as part of USD $25+MM Integrated Facilities Management solution
• Develop and maintain a forecast of high-level real estate space demand for the real estate portfolio within the APAC region. Forecasts should be linked to business strategy and represent an understanding of the key drivers of real estate needs for each respective business.
• Collaborate with the REFM team and business unit operations to have a current understanding of the business unit\xe2\x80\x99s supply of real estate (utilization, condition, market conditions, etc.).
• Regularly communicate with APAC C-Suite leadership on real estate strategy, initiatives, metrics and value-add opportunities. Lead formal business review meetings with business unit leadership semi-annually at a minimum to review the aforementioned information and stay connected on business unit strategy, challenges and initiatives.
• Communicate to the broader REFM organization relevant business unit activity and strategy to assist them in the successful execution of their services.
• Own, lead and drive all activities related to APAC REFM governance meetings & establish customer Steering Committees as needed, soliciting inputs from key REFM COEs, including PMO, Facilities management, Key strategic service providers as needed
• Interface with region leadership, to understand customer priorities, concerns, requirements and issues
• Collaborate on the development, maintenance and presentation of key portfolio metrics that support the development of solutions and provide insight into potential value-add opportunities for the business.

Scope

• Direct budget responsibility for annual US $25-35MM operating expenses; support of $2-5MM annual capital expenses deployed in APAC locations
• 1 MM square meter real-estate portfolio, consisting of offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centers across Asia Pacific including but not limited to Australia, China, Taiwan and Korea.

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: the ability to develop and conduct presentations to various levels of K-C senior leadership
• Strong financial analysis skills; proficiency in understanding and communicating key financial management metrics
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills; the ability to draw conclusions and identify opportunities and trends form complex data
• Customer service orientation and mindset

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business, finance, real estate, engineering or design. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a Corporate function, with 3+ years of leadership or project/transaction management experience required
• Demonstrated leadership experience in APAC region Real Estate & Facilities Management organizations
• Proven ability to operate in a matrix organization
• General experience with real estate transactions, project management or facilities management preferred
• Success experience deploying centralized FM solutions in an office and industrial locations is strongly preferred
• Successful experience working with K-C regional leadership is strongly preferred.

25% travel anticipated 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. About You: You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to 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\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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. What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer: Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more. To Be Considered: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA! Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022! 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.