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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.
Supply Planning Specialist
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About this Position
Henkel is looking for a Supply Planning Specialist to join our team in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
What you´ll do
- Represent supply chain in the S&OP cycle and ensure alignment with business plans;
- Translate agreed demand plans into executable supply plans, considering capacity, material availability, and service level targets;
- Prepare and share a rolling 12-month supply plan monthly based on the latest S&OP demand, covering local production and contract manufacturing;
- Identify supply constraints and proactively escalate risks during S&OP and execution cycles;
- Drive continuous improvement of supply planning accuracy, processes, and KPIs;
- Develop supply scenarios and propose mitigation actions in response to demand volatility or supply disruptions;
- Ensure alignment between supply plans and financial targets, including inventory, working capital, and write-offs;
- Manage the supply of imported finished goods;
- Monitor and report supply chain KPIs, including FG OTIF and case fill rate (CR);
- Report overall company inventory as a percentage of net external sales (NES);
- Conduct trials for new projects until products are approved and ready for sale;
- Ensure consistent product availability throughout the month;
- Maintain optimal safety stock levels to manage market variability;
- Manage finished goods (FG) and raw/packaging materials (RPM) phase-in and phase-out processes;
- Prepare and share a 12-month co-packing plan with PIM on a monthly basis for the full portfolio;
- Monitor daily production plan execution and highlight risks or delays;
- Consolidate forecasts for all affiliated production and communicate monthly supply responses, including potential delays, to customers;
- Analyze stock across the portfolio, identify slow movers, and coordinate depletion actions with commercial and demand teams.
What makes you a good fit
- Higher Education (a Bachelor’s degree is a requirement);
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in FMCG or manufacturing supply chain environments;
- Fluent English;
- Self-motivated and results-driven person;
- Highly organized and accountable, able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment;
- Good understanding of production constraints, lead times, and inventory trade-offs;
- Analytical and planning skills;
- Supply planning;
- S&OP and IBP;
- Material planning;
- Data analytics & BI;
- Process improvement;
- Project management;
- Knowledge of MS office, SAP.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
- Annual bonus;
- Medical insurance;
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year;
- Social package (meal allowance, payment for mobile services and other benefits in accordance with the rules of the company);
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs;
- Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks;
- Up to 30 days paid sick leave per year;
- Additional vacation days;
- Unlimited psychological, legal, and financial consultations.
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: 26097717
Job Locations: KAZ, Almaty Province, Almaty
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
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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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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