About this Position At 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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do
We’re looking for a forward thinking Demand Planner to join our Hair Professional Supply Chain team. In this role, you will manage the end to end forecasting process for a portfolio of brands, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
You’ll work closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and our Global Supply Planning teams in a fast paced, complex supply chain environment. This role is ideal for a candidate who combines analytical rigor with curiosity, collaboration, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and bring fresh ideas.
- Build, maintain, and optimize SKU level forecasts extending up to 18 months, using historical trends, commercial insights, and system generated models.
- Analyze forecast performance, identify drivers of variance, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve accuracy.
- Lead S&OP and demand alignment meetings, ensuring cross functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Global Planning.
- Integrate promotions, new product launches, and brand strategies into forward looking demand plans, adjusting proactively to market changes.
- Balance service levels and inventory targets by monitoring stock, backorders, and projected supply risks.
- Partner with global supply nodes to ensure timely replenishment for both core and promotional items.
- Generate and present inventory and forecasting reports, translating complex data into meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance forecasting tools, and elevate best practices within the planning function.
- Contribute innovative ideas that challenge the status quo and improve planning effectiveness.
