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.
Senior Inventory Analyst
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Senior Inventory Analyst
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About this Position
The senior inventory analyst plays a critical role in driving cost savings, improving inventory accuracy, and resolving material flow issue across all networks in North America and Mexico (NAMX). This role leads initiatives to manages non-conforming materials, optimize inventory processes, and implement digital solutions, while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive supply chain professional with strong analytical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a bias for action. The ideal candidate thrives in collaborative team environments, effectively partners across functions to identify challenges, implement solutions, and drive measurable results.
What you´ll do
- Prepare and present regular reports on inventory trends, KPIs, cost-saving opportunities and actively support resolution of inventory issues.
- Monitor safety stock levels and evaluate obsolete inventory, providing actionable recommendations to optimize inventory.
- Manage high-impact projects focused on resolving critical material flow challenges as assigned by leadership.
- Lead strategic initiatives to improve the handling of non-conforming materials, driving operational efficiency and measurable cost savings.
- Lead blocked inventory reporting for monthly and annual reviews across multiple sites.
- Leverage inventory control best practices to ensure accurate system inventory balances of non-conforming materials across manufacturing sites.
- Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical inventory activities with operations team to ensure accuracy and full compliance with corporate inventory control standards.
- Ensure end-to-end material flow of non-conforming inventory—covering supplier correction, rework, or scrap—is accurately documented and appropriately escalated.
- Coordinate the removal or transfer of defective materials in compliance with company procedures and maintain system integrity.
- Support and monitor planning, disposition, and trials of new materials, changes, and reworks.
- Manage additional projects as assigned by leadership.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4–5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality environments.
- 1–2 years of experience in Root Cause Analysis and/or Continuous Improvement.
- Hands-on experience with SAP (including APO) and proficiency in Power BI are strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Self-driven and collaborative with the ability to operate independently.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills.
- APICS (CPIM, CSCP) certification is a plus.
- Proficient in English - Your resume will be required to be in English
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model.
- 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
- Flexible Benefits
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
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: 25081212
Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Huixquilucan
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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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.