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 Planning Head
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Supply Planning Head
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About this position
Job Purpose:
Leads the regional Operational Supply Planning team. Drives the short-term (0-12 months) Supply Planning processes and development across the regional Planning organization.
Works with the Global Planning Excellence team in identifying and in rolling out technologies and capabilities to advance the maturity of the planning process. Contributes to the Supply Reviews and to the S&OP process. Is accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.
Your role:
- Reporting to the Regional Planning Head Asia, the Supply Planning Head will lead and manage the regional Operational Supply Planning organization
- Oversees and manages the short-term production and scheduling plans for Finished Goods
Decides on short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority - Supports on the inventory management by reviewing and influencing inventory policies
Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints) - Provides inputs for the regional Supply Review Meetings (S&OP)
- Participates in S&OE and leads the Supply Control meeting
- Acts as a point of contact for the plants within the region and collaborates with the Plant Managers on production activities
- Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to secure raw materials according to the production schedule
- Collaborates with Network Supply Planning and Material planning to secure and improve supply
- Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance
Your skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, BA, Engineering or Supply Chain.
- Master Degree is prefer
- 10+ years’ experience in the Supply Planning/ MPS/MRP
- FMCG business, market understanding
- Operational material planning/ MPS planning/ Scheduling/ production planning knowledge
- Project management skills
- S&OP / IBP knowledge
- Strong knowledge of system: SAP/ APO/ Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar
- Proven success in operational excellence/ Process improvement
- Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience
- LEAN / Six sigma knowledge as advantage
- Fluent in English
- Japanese, Korean or Thai language speaking as added advantage (Optional)
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
- Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Additional EPF Contribution
- Dental, Health and Eye Screening etc for employees and eligible dependents
- Discounts on company products
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: 25087016
Job Locations: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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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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