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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.
Import Planner
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Import Planner
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About this Position
We are looking for an Import Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the administrative side of international import operations, ensuring the timely arrival and delivery of raw materials and finished goods for direct commercialization.
The ideal candidate has experience in international trade, import processes, and customs procedures, with strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with suppliers, customs agents, and logistics teams.
What you´ll do
- Coordinates and supports the transport planning process to ensure delivery of goods on-time.
- Coordinates with transport planner closely and ensures availability of carriers.
- Coordinates with warehouses and Customer Service Control Tower Plans deliveries not managed, i.e. rush orders.
- Solves issues communicated from transport planner during the planning process.
- Provides new / changed master data to transport planner.
- Reviews and proposes improvements on transport planning scope, i.e. exclusion of lanes.
- Manages transport complaints.
- Provides reconciliation of deviations in carrier invoicing with Purchasing / Finance.
- Prepares transport KPIs and reports.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Commerce, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years in import operations, logistics, or international trade.
- Languages: Intermediate English (advanced preferred) — able to communicate with international suppliers.
- Systems: Experience with SAP is desirable (not required).
- Knowledge:
- International trade and import procedures.
- Customs documentation and coordination with customs brokers.
- Freight coordination and delivery to local warehouses.
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
- 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: 25087469
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.