Global Network Planning Specialist — SAP Transformation

Henkel; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Henkel, in Bridgewater Township, NJ, seeks a skilled Supply Chain Planning professional to implement a next‑generation planning solution replacing SAP APO. You will gather requirements, design processes, and drive testing and training across functions to ensure a smooth deployment.

You should have a degree or 5+ years in planning, SAP APO knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers growth and a robust benefits package within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field or 5+ years progressive experience.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain planning processes (Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity, or S&OP).
• Strong understanding of SAP APO and current planning processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business, IT, and project teams.
• Experience with system implementations, testing, or process improvement initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business representative for the implementation of Henkel's next-generation Supply Chain Planning solution replacing SAP APO.
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements, planning processes, and data needs across supply planning operations.
• Participate in solution design workshops, process harmonization efforts, and system testing activities.
• Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), support defect resolution, and ensure business readiness for deployment.
• Develop training materials and deliver training to end users while supporting change management activities.
• Provide go-live and hyper care support while identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Translating business needs to system

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience in related field

Tools

SAP APO

S&OP processes

Job description

Henkel, in Bridgewater Township, NJ, seeks a skilled Supply Chain Planning professional to implement a next‑generation planning solution replacing SAP APO. You will gather requirements, design processes, and drive testing and training across functions to ensure a smooth deployment.

You should have a degree or 5+ years in planning, SAP APO knowledge, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers growth and a robust benefits package within a collaborative environment.