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Business Planning Manager (d/f/m)

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Henkel

Dec 25

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Düsseldorf

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field
  • Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related roles
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting techniques and data analysis tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Fluent English skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and sales projections.
  • Collaborate with sales and finance teams to incorporate business intelligence and market insights into forecasts
  • Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence
  • Work closely with sales, business controlling, supply chain teams to align supply plans, financial forecast with demand forecasts
  • Take active role in cross SBU Business Planning community projects and discussions
  • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the supply chain
  • Prepare and present regular demand planning reports and dashboards as needed
  • Continuously refine demand planning processes and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Business Planning Manager?

The primary responsibility is to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and support supply chain efficiency to ensure that the right products are available at the right time.

What type of degree is required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or a related field is required.

What previous experience is necessary for the role?

Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related roles is necessary.

Are there any specific skills needed for this position?

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting techniques and data analysis tools are needed, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What languages do I need to be fluent in for this job?

Fluent English skills are required for this position.

Will I be collaborating with other teams in this role?

Yes, you will collaborate with sales, finance, and supply chain teams to align supply plans and financial forecasts with demand forecasts.

What are the opportunities for professional development in this role?

There are diverse national and international growth opportunities as part of your career development.

What benefits does Henkel offer its employees?

Henkel offers benefits such as flexible work schemes, health and preventive care programs, gender-neutral parental leave, an employee share plan, a company pension plan, and additional health insurance options.

How does Henkel promote diversity in the workplace?

Henkel welcomes all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations, and disabilities and believes that the uniqueness of all employees is a strength.

Can I request accommodations for the interview process?

Yes, if you require any specific accommodations or adjustments for the interview process or your on-site appointment, you should inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of more than 50,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

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