Material planner (maternity cover)

Henkel; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Meal Allowance

Health insurance

Employee Share Plan

Well-being programme

Discounts on Henkel products

Descripción de la vacante

Henkel in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a Supply Planning professional to manage end-to-end material flow from order to delivery while optimizing quantities and minimizing obsoletes. You will own MRP parameters, consolidate requirements, and address exceptions in collaboration with procurement and production planning teams.

The role requires 1–2 years in a supply planning environment, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and fluent English.

Formación

• Min. Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or engineering with focus on supply chain.
• 1–2 years of experience in a Supply Planning role; FMCG experience is a plus.
• Fluent English; strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Ensures end-to-end material supply from ordering to delivery, optimising order size and reducing obsoletes.
• Owns MRP parameter management, consolidates cross-category requirements and addresses MRP exceptions.
• Identifies sourcing risks, escalates issues, and develops actions to mitigate risks.
• Supports inventory analysis, tracks slow-movers, manages obsoletes, and executes safety stock strategy.
• Leads RCCP with Procurement and LTFC exercises to align supply with the production plan.
• Manages Phase In/Phase Out to maintain service levels and minimize obsoletes.
• Collaborates within the SCP Hub and with SCP Peers as one team.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

SAP experience

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or engineering with focus on supply chain

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

What You´ll Do

• Ensures e2e process of material supply on-time in-full, from ordering to the delivery, while optimizing order size and minimizing obsoletes.
• Owns MRP (Material Resource Planning) parameter management (Master Data), consolidates cross-category requirements, and proactively addresses MRP exceptions in accordance with the production plan.
• Identifies material sourcing risks and opportunities proactively, promptly escalates critical issues to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders + develops commensurate actions to solve the problems once that risks materialize.
• Supports on the material inventory analysis by reviewing the inventory policies, tracking and managing slow-movers, monitoring obsoletes and executing safety stock strategy (internally and externally).
• Acts as an expert on the material planning process, supporting the development of training materials while taking full ownership of the process, including execution, documentation, and continuous improvement to strengthen operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Runs Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) in collaboration with Procurement, supported by the Long-Term Forecast (LTFC) exercise, and with key suppliers. Ensuring alignment with the production plan, to secure required supply levels.
• Manages with excellence the execution of materials within the Phase In Phase Out (PIPO) process to maintain service level while minimizing the obsoletes on the phase out materials, supporting the sustainability goals of the company.
• Collaborates & communicates efficiently within the SCP Hub, and with the SCP Peers to act as one-team, regardless of the reporting stream.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the superior that are consistent with the employee’s skills and competencies

What makes you a good fit

• LOCATION: BARCELONA, SPAIN
• Min. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of business administration or engineering with focus on supply chain
• 1-2 years of experience In Supply Planning role or related, experience with FMCG business would be advantage.
• Fluent English
• Strong analytical skills and good communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills are required (SAP is an advantage)
• Problem-solving attitude and team orientation
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and with colleagues from around the Globe

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
• Meal Allowance for each worked day
• Health insurance paid 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.