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.
Assistant Formulation Manager/Senior Formulation Specialist
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Assistant Formulation Manager/Senior Formulation Specialist
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About this position
About this Position
- The job purpose is to provide full formulation development service to ensure future requirement of respective business units are reflected in the long-term platform programs.
What you´ll do
- Drive Consumer-Focused Technology Development:
- Design and deliver robust laundry formulations that align with Henkel’s strategic objectives, performance targets, safety standards, quality industrialization criteria, sustainability commitments, regulatory requirements, and established project timelines. Experienced in OEM/ODM management. - Lead Cross-Functional NPD Projects:
- Own end-to-end new product development (NPD) for laundry and home-care innovations. Develop detailed retro-plans, experimental designs, and risk assessment, while coordinating and collaborating with R&D processing, procurement, manufacturing, regulatory, marketing, and other key stakeholders. - Translate Insights into Compelling Claims:
-Partner with Marketing to craft differentiated product claims. Translate technology into marketing language. Leverage technical expertise, consumer insights, market trends, and business priorities to inform and shape laundry innovations. Prepare demonstration samples, technical communication whitepapers, and application guides to support Marketing and Sales initiatives. - Deliver Technical Training & Support:
- Develop and conduct comprehensive technical trainings for Supply Chain teams, Sales representatives, and export markets—ensuring consistent, up-to-date knowledge of product features, handling procedures, and application benefits. - Manage Intellectual Property & Global Communications:
- Lead patent strategy and application processes; liaise with global R&D colleagues to share technical developments, best practices, and formulation guidelines. - Ensure the good practice of lab EHS policy.
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s degree with >5 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree with >7 years’ experience in cosmetic or laundry and homecare industry. 2yrs+ formula development working experience in laundry and homecare.
- International FMCG company experience is more desired.
- Major in chemistry related.
- Fluent in both oral and written English (CET-6 or any equal certification).
- Experience in launching new laundry formulation. Capable of independent laundry formulation design with validated experience in production.
- Translate technical information into consumer language.
- Familiar with LHC RM suppliers, claim test agency, ODM/OEM.
- ODM/OEM manage experience.
- Good communication with global team.
- Familiar with office software, particularly excel and PPT; Familiarity with digital tools including Power BI.
- Passionate in laundry and homecare industry.
- Fast learner.
- Entrepreneurship & leadership.
- Able to work under pressure.
Some perks of joining Henkel
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: 25084485
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
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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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