Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Team Lead Supply Planning
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About this Position
The Supply Planning Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply planning process, ensuring optimal product availability while balancing inventory levels, service targets, and cost efficiency. This role leads a team of supply planners, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
What you´ll do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Planners to ensure high performance and capability building
- Own the supply planning process, including production planning, inventory management, and replenishment strategies
- Ensure product availability aligned with demand forecasts and customer service level agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence while avoiding stockouts
- Collaborate closely with Demand Planning to align on forecasts and manage demand-supply gaps
- Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure feasible and efficient supply plans
- Identify risks and constraints in the supply chain and proactively implement mitigation plans
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, systems, and tools
- Lead S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) supply review meetings and provide insights for decision-making
- Track and report key KPIs such as service level, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and plan adherence
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity in planning systems (e.g., SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent)
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–8 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or supply chain roles
- Proven experience leading or supervising teams
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and S&OP
- Experience with ERP and planning systems
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
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
- Flexible Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
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.
JOB ID: 26094542
Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Huixquilucan
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.