Material Management & Warehouse Manager (Gebkim Plant)

Henkel; Gebze; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Turkey seeks a Logistics and Warehouse Operations Lead to optimize logistics, develop strategies, and improve material flow in the plant. Candidates should hold a university degree in Industrial Engineering and possess 5-8 years of relevant experience, including SAP proficiency and advanced MS Office skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and diverse growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in material management and warehouse management.
• Proficient in developing and implementing logistic strategies.
• Proven leadership with the ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a logistic strategy aligned with business standards.
• Optimize measures for warehousing, material, and production logistics.
• Lead the material management and warehouse team.

Skills

Material management expertise

Warehouse management

Advanced MS Office

SAP proficiency

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

About this Position

Lead and optimize logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient material flow, cost savings, and continuous improvement across the plant.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply a consistent logistic strategy in line with current business standards.
• Plan, implement, and optimize measures for warehousing, material, and production logistics.
• Ensure cost, time, and quality-efficient material supply to production, warehousing, storage, and material management.
• Lead the material management, warehouse, and logistic team in the plant.
• Create and execute saving projects in the area of end-to-end material flow, including warehouse and logistics.
• Develop and monitor effective KPIs for Site Warehouse & Logistics.
• Optimize people, resources, and technologies to ensure business standards are achieved or exceeded.
• Optimize inventories and continuously improve material flow in production.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the logistics department.
• Work proactively with Warehouse Supervisors and Site Operations Leaders to improve, review, and implement standard processes and procedures.
• Manage stock blocks and handle returns to support CNWC.

What makes you a good fit

• University degree in Industrial Engineering or related departments
• 5 to 8 years of experience in material management, warehouse management
• Advanced user of MS Office applications, SAP know-how is must
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
• Proven experience in developing and implementing logistic strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English

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
• 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

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.