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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.
Head of Market Operations ANZ - Professional
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Head of Market Operations ANZ - Professional
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About this Position
As Head of Market Operations, lead a local supply chain team of 3 members, orchestrating end-to-end ground operations for the ANZ Professional/Salon business across Planning, Logistics, and Customer Excellence functions.
What you´ll do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and enhance supply chain processes.
- Lead and optimize the S&OP process to align sales, marketing, and supply chain functions.
- Design and re-align the supply chain organization across people, processes, technology, and digital infrastructure.
- Implement operational strategies in line with Henkel’s global supply chain standards and business goals.
- Monitor key metrics (customer service, 3PL, inventory, transport, warehousing) to drive cost and service improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all supply chain sub-functions.
- Oversee execution of action plans, track KPIs, and ensure compliance and performance improvements.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing supply chain team while achieving ANZ performance KPIs.
What makes you a good fit
- Educational background in Engineering and an MBA, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in the Personal Care, FMCG, or Food industry, with strong expertise in Planning and Logistics.
- Proven ability to manage priorities in fast-paced, high-volume, techno-commercial environments.
- Hands-on execution style with a track record of driving results and managing complex supply chain operations.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills across cross-generational and geographically dispersed teams.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP WM, SAP APO DP), EDI, and supply chain analytics tools; highly analytical and solutions-driven.
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
- Flexible Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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: 25083478
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Chatswood - Sydney, NSW
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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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