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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.
Supplier Quality & Development Manager
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Supplier Quality & Development Manager
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About this Position
This position will be a part of our Supplier Quality & Development team.
What you´ll do
- Lead the realization of Supplier Complaint Reduction Programs
- Develop Teach Suppliers to mature in quality with alignment of Henkel’s requirements, e.g. 8D report, FRPS, SQRM
- Lead discussion with suppliers on escalation cases which are supplier related, to issue closure
- Train and support supplier complaint coordinators in the use of the SCMS system and maintenance of SCMS usage
- Extract and analyze the suppliers’ complaints report, identifying the opportunities for improvement
- Support the Supplier Quality & Development Global Team to apply the global strategy and program in the region
- Support Product Development in the selection process of new suppliers and joint development programs (3PM Suppliers)
- Ensure 3PM suppliers have relevant quality certifications and support on customer required certificates by SQD auditor’s having the accredited qualification
- Support and in some cases facilitate Customer Audits of 3PM Suppliers
- Communicate Customer Requirements to Suppliers and ensure implementation
- Conduct Audit Plan in the region by audit activities and auditor’s tasks (as reports and DB update)
- Creation and revision of relevant quality documents in HIMDOC databases.
- Support the internal audit and external audit such as DQS and customer audits.
- Support MOC Process for Raw/Packaging/3PM projects as defined in the procedure
What makes you a good fit
- Master and/or Degree in chemistry or engineering
- 6 or more years of experience in industry (Quality and/or Engineering)
- Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 standards, Food Safety, GMP
- Core tools knowledge desired (PPAP, APQP, MSA, CEP and FMEA)
- Experience in internal and external audits using process approach
- Strong communication skills in English and Japanese
- Experience in Customer Specific Requirements as applicable
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
- 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
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
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: 25080710
Job Locations: South Korea, Seoul, Seoul | Japan, Kanagawa-Ken, Atsugi | Japan, Osaka-Fu, Minoh
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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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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