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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 and Demand Planner
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Supply and Demand Planner
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About this Position
The key purpose of the role is to assure Supply and Demand plans are high quality. The Supply and Demand Planner works closely together with other functions such as Marketing and Sales to ensure supply and demand planning processes is well established and consolidated per the country, and to include recent market knowledge into the enriched forecast before it is converted in supply plans. The Supply & Demand Planner is responsible for running the end-to-end S&OP process with its full monthly cycle. The Supply & Demand Planner ensures optimized Inventory through smooth Production Planning, Inter market supplies and 3rd party suppliers and traders.
What you´ll do
- Identifies future events and includes them in the forecast.
- Enriches the statistical baseline forecast with additional market insights and portfolio changes
- Organize and leads the local S&OP process, including Demand Review, Supply Review & Executive S&OP meetings on a monthly basis.
- Prepares the final demand plan.
- Proposes and executes measures to improve the quality of the demand plan.
- Establish local communication procedures to ensure relevant information regarding demand within the organization.
- Analyse current demand patterns and propose improvements in terms of quality and service
- Propose demand parameters with supply planning and logistics, to ensure the agreed inventory levels are achieved.
What makes you a good fit
- Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics
- Minimum of 3 years in Demand Planning and Supply Planning
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Globally 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
- Performance Bonus
- Annual 1 month bonus
- Comprehensive Accident and Life Assurance cover of 5yrs - 8yrs Gross salary
- Comprehensive Health Insurance cover for employee+4 dependents
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25079470
Job Locations: Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi
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FAQ
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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.