Network Supply Planner with German - Henkel

Overview

In this role you will convert mid-term production plans into firm, short-term schedules and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and capacity alignment. You will monitor daily production against plans, propose corrective actions, and support inventory analysis and policy reviews. You help optimize short-term FG requirements and collaborate with Plant Production Schedulers, Purchasing, and Material Planning to sustain smooth operations.

This role offers exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and a global, inclusive work environment.

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid model, and work from anywhere up to 30 days/year
• Health insurance paid by employer
• Employee Share Plan with Henkel matching shares
• Meal allowance for each worked day
• Well-being programme
• Discounts on company products

• Convert mid-term production plans into firm orders and short-term schedules
• Develop and review short-term production and scheduling plans considering capacity and timing
• Coordinate stock transfers up to the first decoupling point and liaise with Replenishment Planner
• Monitor daily production versus weekly plans and identify corrective actions
• Identify short-term finished goods requirements and propose allocations based on priorities
• Assist in inventory analysis by reviewing policies, tracking slow-movers, and monitoring obsolete stock
• Maintain key manufacturing parameters including capacity constraints for accurate planning
• Provide inputs for S&OE addressing material availability and capacity constraints
• Collaborate with Plant Production Schedulers to coordinate scheduling activities
• Work with Purchasing and Material Planning to ensure raw material availability for production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning performance

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering with focus on supply chain
• 1-2 years of experience in supply planning or related role
• Experience with FMCG is an advantage
• Fluent in English and German (oral and written)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience is an advantage
• Problem-solving attitude and team orientation
• Ability to work in a diverse, global environment

• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication
• Team orientation
• Problem-solving
• Advanced Excel
• SAP (advantage)