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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.
Production Scheduling & Materials Specialist
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Production Scheduling & Materials Specialist
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About this Position
This role, based in Henkel’s Adhesives division, is responsible for turning demand requirements into clear production schedules while ensuring timely material procurement and effective inventory management. Key duties include creating and adjusting SAP production schedules, coordinating with Network Supply Planners, and confirming production batches accurately. The position also manages short lead-time material purchasing, internal warehouse transfers, and routine stock counts. Additional responsibilities include supporting SAP data upkeep, process improvements, and digital initiatives. The role works closely with production and other teams to communicate schedule changes, resolve constraints, and keep operations running smoothly.
What you´ll do
- Create, maintain, and adjust SAP production schedules in line with supply requirements and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate with Network Supply Planners to address constraints and support on-time order fulfillment.
- Ensure accurate SAP batch confirmations and production record updates.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity issues with cross-functional teams.
- Procure short lead-time raw and packaging materials and manage internal warehouse transfers.
- Oversee routine stock cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Support SAP data maintenance, process improvements, and digital/automation initiatives.
- Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and constraints to production and key stakeholders.
What makes you a good fit
- Strong cross-functional communication skills to support production execution and inventory control.
- Ability to analyze scheduling conflicts, material constraints, and operational issues and implement proactive solutions.
- High attention to detail in production data management, inventory tracking, and reporting.
- Ability to work independently in a structured environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and stock movements.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for production planning, batch confirmation, and material management.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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 Public Holidays
- Company Products Allocation
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: 25088883
Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Seven Hills - Sydney, NSW
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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?
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