Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Logistics Coordinator
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About this Position
The Logistics Coordinator owns end-to-end logistics operations for Henkel Consumer Brands ANZ in New Zealand, managing everything from inbound receipt and warehousing through to final customer delivery. Acting as the primary on-the-ground logistics representative, the role partners closely with 3PLs, freight providers, and key customers to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong service, cost, and inventory performance.
What you´ll do
- Own end-to-end logistics operations in New Zealand, covering inbound receipt, warehousing, transport, and final customer delivery.
- Act as Henkel’s primary on-the-ground logistics representative in New Zealand, leading day-to-day execution with 3PLs, carriers, freight forwarders, and co-packers.
- Drive logistics governance and performance management through KPI tracking, operational reviews, site visits, and structured partner engagement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing, transport, and inventory, translating performance insights into measurable improvement actions.
- Own inventory accuracy across Henkel systems and 3PL warehouses, including annual stock takes, discrepancy resolution, and root-cause analysis.
- Serve as the primary logistics escalation point for customers, leading proactive performance discussions and resolving recurring service or delivery issues.
- Manage logistics costs in line with budgets and service targets, including invoice verification, tendering support, and contract optimisation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and regional teams to ensure integrated and compliant supply chain execution.
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a logistics, supply chain, or operations coordination role
- Proven capability in managing end-to-end logistics operations across warehousing, transport, and distribution
- Strong logistics governance, performance management, and KPI-driven execution
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Customer-facing experience with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- High level of ownership, autonomy, and analytical problem-solving ability
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
- Flexible Public Holiday
- Company Products Allocation
- Purchase of Additional Leave
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: 26090659
Job Locations: New Zealand, Auckland Region, Auckland
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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?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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