Materials Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage the material planning process for a dedicated set of suppliers and products to ensure material availability.
• Run Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), resolve alerts, and create purchase requisitions.
• Validate planning parameters such as MOQ, lead times, and sourcing ratios.
• Monitor inventory projections against targets and take corrective actions like expediting or delaying requisitions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to assess material shortages and identify potential solutions.
• Plan material supply ramp-up/down for product phase-in/out to prevent shortages or obsolescence.
• Support strategic procurement projects including supplier footprint optimization and sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Commercial apprenticeship.
• 2-5 years of experience in Material Planning.
• 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning.

Benefits

• Flexible work scheme including flexible hours and a hybrid work model.
• Work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year.
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs.
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Employee Share Plan with Henkel matching shares.
• Medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Additional EPF contributions and dental, health, and eye screening.
• Discounts on company products.

About the Company

Henkel is a global leader in both industrial and consumer businesses, driven by the purpose of being "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Our portfolio includes well-known brands in hair care, laundry detergents, and high-performance adhesives and coatings. We foster a culture of innovation, sustainability, and diversity, offering international growth opportunities to our global team.