About this PositionAt Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
The Material Planner supports production operations by coordinating material procurement and production scheduling. This role ensures the timely availability of materials, maintains optimal inventory levels, and aligns production plans with demand forecasts. The position works closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to enable smooth operations and on-time delivery.
- Analyze material requirements and create purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and consumption trends to determine appropriate order quantities.
- Coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules, documentation, and follow up on late or missing shipments.
- Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier or material-related issues.
- Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with forecasts and customer orders.
- Issue and track process orders, monitor WIP and finished goods inventory, and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
- Partner with Logistics, Operations, and Sales to align production and shipment plans.
- Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, optimize material planning parameters, and improve forecast accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement of material planning, scheduling, and reporting processes through KPI monitoring and root-cause analysis.
