About this Position Ensures that right materials are available at the right time, with the right quantity and at the right cost to support production schedules and meet customer demands. Develops and maintains material plans that consider demand forecasts, production schedules, inventory levels, and supplier lead times. Reviews material inventories to limit slow movers and obsolescence.

What You´ll Do

Reporting to the Material Planning Head, the Material Planner will support Henkel material planning agenda and drives initiatives in the region
Maintain good connection & collaboration with material suppliers
Translates the production plan into mid-long term Material Requirements Plan, ensuring availability of production material under the consideration of forecasts
Ensures correct ordering of material supply in terms of quantity and time while optimizing order size and minimizing obsoletes
Maintains the time and quantity MRP Parameters, aggregates cross-category requirements and acts on any MRP exceptions in accordance with the production plan / finite schedule
Collaborates with suppliers and conducts Rough Cut Capacity Planning for all material requirements vs. qualified sources of supply to support the production plan at an effective cost
Supports on the material inventory analysis by reviewing the inventory policies, tracking and managing slow-movers, and monitoring obsoletes
Identifies material sourcing risks or opportunities and escalates issues to the appropriate parties (internal and external)
Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance

What Makes You a Good Fit

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, BA or equivalent
5-8 years experience in the Area of Supply Chain
Operational experience in Material Planning / supply planning
Strong knowledge of system: ERP system/ SAP / Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar
Proven success in operational excellence and continuous improvement
Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience
Change Adaptability, Agility & Flexibility

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.

Material Planner (Japanese speaker)