Supply Planning Head

Henkel; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere up to 30 days/year

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Henkel Malaysia is seeking a Supply Planning Head to lead the regional Operational Supply Planning team in Kuala Lumpur. You will drive the short-term planning horizon and oversee Finished Goods production scheduling, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align inventory with demand.

In this role you will work closely with the Global Planning Excellence group, contribute to S&OP cycles, and ensure stock levels across the network. Fluent English and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, BA, Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Master Degree is prefer
• 10+ years’ experience in the Supply Planning/ MPS/MRP
• FMCG business, market understanding
• Operational material planning/ MPS planning/ Scheduling/ production planning knowledge
• Project management skills
• S&OP / IBP knowledge
• Strong knowledge of system: SAP/ APO/ Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar
• Proven success in operational excellence/ Process improvement
• Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience
• LEAN / Six sigma knowledge as advantage
• Fluent in English
• Japanese, Korean or Thai language speaking as added advantage (Optional)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional Operational Supply Planning organization.
• Oversees and manages the short-term production and scheduling plans for Finished Goods.
• Decides on short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority.
• Supports on the inventory management by reviewing and influencing inventory policies.
• Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints).
• Provides inputs for the regional Supply Review Meetings (S&OP).
• Participates in S&OE and leads the Supply Control meeting.
• Acts as a point of contact for the plants within the region and collaborates with the Plant Managers on production activities.
• Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to secure raw materials according to the production schedule.
• Collaborates with Network Supply Planning and Material planning to secure and improve supply.
• Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Master degree preferred

Tools

SAP

APO

Kinaxis

OMP

O9

Job description

• Leads the regional Operational Supply Planning team. Drives the short-term (0-12 months) Supply Planning processes and development across the regional Planning organization. Works with the Global Planning Excellence team in identifying and in rolling out technologies and capabilities to advance the maturity of the planning process. Contributes to the Supply Reviews and to the S&OP process. Is accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.

JOB PURPOSE

• Leads the regional Operational Supply Planning team. Drives the short-term (0-12 months) Supply Planning processes and development across the regional Planning organization. Works with the Global Planning Excellence team in identifying and in rolling out technologies and capabilities to advance the maturity of the planning process. Contributes to the Supply Reviews and to the S&OP process. Is accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.

Your role

• Reporting to the Regional Planning Head Asia, the Supply Planning Head will lead and manage the regional Operational Supply Planning organization
• Oversees and manages the short-term production and scheduling plans for Finished Goods
• Decides on short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority
• Supports on the inventory management by reviewing and influencing inventory policies
• Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints)
• Provides inputs for the regional Supply Review Meetings (S&OP)
• Participates in S&OE and leads the Supply Control meeting
• Acts as a point of contact for the plants within the region and collaborates with the Plant Managers on production activities
• Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to secure raw materials according to the production schedule
• Collaborates with Network Supply Planning and Material planning to secure and improve supply
• Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, BA, Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Master Degree is prefer
• 10+ years’ experience in the Supply Planning/ MPS/MRP
• FMCG business, market understanding
• Operational material planning/ MPS planning/ Scheduling/ production planning knowledge
• Project management skills
• S&OP / IBP knowledge
• Strong knowledge of system: SAP/ APO/ Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar
• Proven success in operational excellence/ Process improvement
• Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience
• LEAN / Six sigma knowledge as advantage
• Fluent in English
• Japanese, Korean or Thai language speaking as added advantage (Optional)

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
• Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Additional EPF Contribution
• Dental, Health and Eye Screening etc for employees and eligible dependents
• 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.