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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Senior Supply Planner
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About this position
About this Position
- Develops 0-12 months’ Supply Planning for Finished Goods, align master production schedule and export distribution requirements planning (DRP)/Deployment for relevant assets in the regional network. Accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.
What you´ll do
- Reporting to the Head of Supply Planning CN, will support Henkel Supply Planning Agenda and drives initiatives in the region.
- Develops and reviews the short-term production and scheduling plans by line / technology, considering capacity, utilization and timing.
- Collaborate with contract manufacturers/ in house plant to prepare planning KPI & capacity utilization review meeting.
- Monitors daily actuals against weekly/monthly production plan and tracking product availability, production schedule adherence, and recommends corrective action for non-adherence.
- Identifies short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority.
- Supports on inventory analysis.
- Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints).
- Provides inputs to local SC team (Asia Affiliates), communicating material availability issues and capacity constraints.
- Collaborates with the Contract manufacturing/ in house Plant Production Schedulers to align scheduling activities.
- Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to ensure raw material supports the production schedule.
- Identifies and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
- 3-6 years’ experience in Supply Planning.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Operational Supply planning/ Production Planning/ Scheduling.
- Project management skills.
- S&OP / IBP knowledge.
- Proven success in operational excellence and continuous improvement in supply planning roles.
- Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience.
- Data Analytics & BI.
- Strong knowledge of system: SAP/ APO/ Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26096988
Job Locations: China, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com
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Yes, simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
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As a general guideline, we recommend writing your application in the same language as the job advertisement. This helps ensure clarity and consistency throughout the recruitment process.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Every role at Henkel is unique and so is every candidate.
Finding the right match matters, not just for us, but for you. We are committed to ensuring that both the candidate and the company are a great fit for one another. Candidates can always check the status of their application in their application profile.
Throughout the entire recruitment process, we will keep you informed and provide feedback at every stage. Your journey with Henkel starts with transparency and mutual respect.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes. Our “Triple Two” philosophy is designed to do just that by encouraging top talent to work in at least two different roles, in two distinct business areas, and in two different countries.
Why do we promote this? Because we believe that diverse experiences across functions and locations are key to your development and will help you gain a holistic understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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Feel free to reach out to the team here. We are happy to assist you!