Strategic Supply Planner – Flexible Hours & Growth

Henkel; Huixquilucan de Degollado; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Global wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Meal vouchers

Savings fund

Friday early finish

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an experienced Specialist Supply Planner to translate mid-term production plans into executable short-term schedules, ensuring product availability while balancing capacity, inventory and business priorities.

This role partners with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Material Planning, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production performance and support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and planning tools.
• Advanced Excel and Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert mid-term production plans into short-term 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.
• Monitor daily production performance against weekly production plans and identify deviations.
• Analyze finished goods requirements and provide inventory allocation proposals aligned with business priorities.
• Support inventory management by reviewing inventory policies and identifying slow-moving materials, and monitoring obsolete stock.
• Maintain planning master data, including manufacturing parameters and capacity constraints, to ensure planning accuracy.
• Provide inputs for 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Planning expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Henkel is seeking an experienced Specialist Supply Planner to translate mid-term production plans into executable short-term schedules, ensuring product availability while balancing capacity, inventory and business priorities.

This role partners with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Material Planning, and Supply Chain teams to optimize production performance and support business objectives.