Senior Material Planner

Henkel; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 558,000 - 838,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Mexico. You will manage the flow of materials, optimize inventory and ensure collaboration across international teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 4-6 years of supply chain experience, and strong communication skills in English. Join us for diverse growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Globally wellbeing standards with health programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with Henkel matching shares

Flexible Benefits

Meal vouchers

Savings fund

Friday early finish

Formación

• 4–6 years experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing.
• Advanced English for daily communication with U.S. teams.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, consumer goods sectors preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and schedule raw materials and sourced products for production.
• Maintain and update planning data in SAP and other systems.
• Develop monthly procurement plans and conduct regular material reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Conocimientos

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Thinking

Strong Communication Skills

Flexibility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Excel (pivot tables, dashboards)

Descripción del empleo

About this Position In this role, you’ll be the key person ensuring that raw materials and packaging are available on time to keep weekly and monthly production plans running smoothly. You’ll act as the bridge between suppliers, transportation, and manufacturing, anticipating supply chain disruptions and responding quickly to critical situations. You’ll have a strategic impact on material planning, inventory optimization, and continuous process improvement, working closely with both local and international teams.

What you´ll do

• Plan and schedule raw materials and sourced productsto support production operations.
• Maintain and update planning datain SAP and other systems, including sourcing, replenishment, and material location data.
• Develop monthly procurement plansand conduct regular reviews of material requirements (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Serve as backup to production plannerswhen needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and carriersto ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries.
• Optimize transportation plansfor key raw materials (rail, truck, etc.).
• Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturingto align material usage with production needs.
• Lead and support process improvement initiativesto reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Manage product life cycle activities, including new product introductions and transitions.
• Monitor and report on dysfunctional inventoryand consignment stock across the supply chain.
• Participate in raw material meetingswith corporate partners and escalate supply risks as needed.
• Generate and monitor inventory reportsfor sourced items and critical raw materials (e.g., totes, drums, trailers, silos).
• Respond quickly to supply disruptions, including force majeure events, shortages, or crises.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience:4–6 years in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing.
• Preferred Industry:Manufacturing, chemical, consumer goods, or sectors with complex logistics.
• Advanced English will be required (daily communication with U.S. teams).
• Tools:SAP, MRP, APO SNP, Excel (pivot tables, dashboards).
• Strong communication skills with diverse teams.
• Analytical thinking, results-oriented mindset, and excellent organization.
• Flexibility and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally 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.