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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.
Manager Business Planning
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Manager Business Planning
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Assure a demand plan in high quality on country / regional and SBU level to support business growth and translate market requirement into volume plan for operations.
- Work in close collaboration with sales, channels, PMs, BDMs and marketing in APAC on business activities impacting the demand forecast such as promotions, new product introductions, projects or market changes.
- Continuously improve the forecast accuracy and reduce bias by conducting root causes of forecast errors.
- Secure proper preparation and steering of Demand Review meetings on country / regional level.
- Represent Business Planning in cross-functional special projects (e.g. complexity reduction, market related initiatives such as customer collaboration, production transfer, M&A execution).
- Represent business planning in Crisis / Shortage / OSMI management and support daily operations.
- Continuously improve digitalization to enhance working efficiency and forecast accuracy and support data driven decision making.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Business Planning or Supply Planning, ideally in a regional / cross-market context with large products portfolio.
- Proficient in planning systems (SAP APO DP/SNP) and other digital-related skills will be a plus.
- Strong cross-functional understanding of supply planning, sales, product management, and marketing dynamics.
- Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to independently manage projects / topics, challenge assumptions, and drive planning improvements.
- Skilled in translating data and trends into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to align diverse stakeholders behind a consensus plan.
- Fluent in English.
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
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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: 25085386
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
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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.