Specialist Supply Planner

About this Position The Specialist Supply Planner is responsible for translating mid-term production plans into executable short-term production schedules, ensuring product availability while balancing capacity, inventory, and business priorities. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Material Planning, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production performance and support business objectives. What you´ll do • Convert mid-term production plans into short-term executable schedules by transforming planned orders into firm production orders. • Develop, monitor, and adjust short-term production and scheduling plans based on capacity, material availability, and operational constraints. • Manage stock transfers up to the first decoupling point and coordinate replenishment activities with Replenishment Planning teams. • Monitor daily production performance against weekly production plans, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions. • Analyze finished goods requirements and provide inventory allocation proposals aligned with business priorities. • Support inventory management activities by reviewing inventory policies, identifying slow-moving materials, and monitoring obsolete stock. • Maintain planning master data, including manufacturing parameters and capacity constraints, to ensure planning accuracy. • Provide key inputs for Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes, including capacity and material availability considerations. • Collaborate with Plant Production Schedulers to ensure efficient scheduling and execution of production plans. • Partner with Purchasing and Material Planning teams to secure raw material availability and minimize production disruptions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning efficiency, service levels, inventory optimization, and operational excellence. What makes you a good fit • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. • Experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain Operations. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and capacity planning. • Experience participating in S&OP, IBP, and/or S&OE processes. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights. • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and planning tools. • Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar). • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred Skills • Supply Chain Management • Supply Planning & Production Planning • Material Planning • S&OP / IBP Processes • Data Analytics & Business Intelligence • Inventory Optimization • Process Improvement • Project Management • Continuous Improvement Methodologies 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.