Business / Demand Planning Specialist IMEA/EE

Henkel


About this Position

This role focuses on driving accurate demand planning across IMEA and EE, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support S&OP cycles and manage inventory risks. You will also act as a key link between Sales and Supply Chain while ensuring alignment with regional and global teams.

What you´ll do

  • Support the development of the IMEA and EE market/region demand plan in each cycle
  • Reviews sales history, investigates outliers, and provides validation to the Forecast Business Analytics team
  • Collaborates with Marketing, Commercial, and Finance to gather and challenge demand enrichment inputs by considering market insights, category growths, promotions, etc.
  • Co-chair S&OE meetings to track supply chain KPIs and ensure necessary actions are taken
  • Assists in reviewing and providing inputs for portfolio segmentation (ABC XYZ)
  • Act as gatekeeper for validating the forecast of new product innovations based on similar products
  • Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out processes for new launches, source changes, and global projects
  • Provides demand scenarios for local/sub-regional S&OP monthly cycle
  • Ensure proactive management of slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory by implementing early-warning systems, driving root-cause analysis, and coordinating timely mitigation actions by aligning with Sales & Marketing for liquidation plans.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for supply crisis, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
  • Actively participating in regular alignment meetings with regional and global teams.

What makes you a good fit

  • University degree in Industrial Engineering or a relevant discipline
  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in demand planning, ideally in FMCG and/or Chemical sector and Business Planning.
  • Strong knowledge of Demand Planning and Supply Chain Management, with experience in end-to-end processes.
  • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (BI) proficiency for informed decision-making.
  • Proficiency in SAP, Excel and related ERP systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of management.

Some perks of joining Henkel

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

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