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Material Planner
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Henkel.
What You’ll Do
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 material inventory analysis by reviewing inventory policies, tracking and managing slow‑movers, and monitoring obsoletes.
Maintains select manufacturing parameters.
Identifies material sourcing risks or opportunities and escalates issues to the appropriate parties (internal and external).
Identifies and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning performance and improve supply.
What makes you a good fit
Industrial engineering, Business Administration, or related educational background; a master’s degree is valuable.
1‑3 years of experience as an intern or employee in material management.
Digital expertise in analytical tools like Excel, Power BI or similar.
Fluent level of English and a valuable second language.
Good teamwork and a willingness to improve processes and projects.
Some perks of joining Henkel
Flexible work scheme with versátil 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.
Meal allowance for each worked day.
Health insurance paid by the employee with a tax exemption.
Well‑being programme.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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