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.
Supply Network Steering Manager (Strategic Supply Planning)
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Supply Network Steering Manager (Strategic Supply Planning)
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Develop and maintain global supply strategies and long-term supply plans (2-5 years) to enable profitable long-term business growth in close collaboration with our Global Production Network Heads
- Collect, validate, and challenge business strategies and related long-term demand projections from the Business Units, incl. market growth, innovation, and attrition in close collaboration with our SBU Demand Planners/Market Strategy Managers/Technology Managers and Global Production Network PMO Managers
- Collect, validate, and challenge capacity information from the Plant/Operations teams (type of work center, operating hours per KG of finished product, Operating Equipment Effectiveness) in close collaboration with our Supply Planning and Operations teams
- Convert demand projections into capacity requirements and identify constrained and underutilized work centers using our ETL tools
- Optimize interregional supply through balancing global vs regional supply
- Propose adjustments to supply strategies and identify CAPEX requirements and/or rationalization opportunities in close collaboration with our Global Production Network Heads and PMO Managers: make sure we invest/divest the right production resources
- Evaluate/validate any CAPEX requests from the Regional Operations teams as part of the annual budgeting cycle
- Create and lead Global Supply Reviews: quarterly/bi-annual cross-functional platform to review supply strategies and long-term supply strategies involving Business Units (Product/Technology Management) and Global/Regional Operations & Supply Chain
- Support Regional PMO Operations teams in network design studies and manufacturing footprint optimization projects triggered by the Global Supply Reviews
- Support Global Technology Managers in making the best use/allocation of raw materials and capacity in case of supply constraints
- Improve the process/tools for developing and maintaining supply strategies with other Supply Network Steering Managers.
What makes you a good fit
- 5-8 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably demand/supply planning, operations or product/technology management
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field, preferably supply chain management, operations research, (industrial) engineering, or applied mathematics
- Strong communication and change management skills
- Excellent team collaboration, organization, and time management
- Fluent in English
- Experience with SAP, MS Office, APO DP/SNP
- Proficient in data analytics and related tools.
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
- Global 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
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Canteen
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: 25085065
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@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.