Logistics Project Manager

Henkel Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Logistics Project Leader in Louisville, Kentucky to drive complex logistics initiatives across transportation, warehousing and network design. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver value for our Adhesive Technologies unit.

You will lead planning, execution, risk management and change management, developing plans, budgets, and communication strategies to ensure successful project delivery and standardization of best practices across the function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support logistics projects, from planning through execution, across transportation, warehousing, and logistics network domains.
• Manage implementation of logistics network changes, including new flows, regional transitions, and warehouse relocations.
• Coordinate materials flow changes, ensuring alignment with operational capabilities and supply chain requirements.
• Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders including operations, planning, procurement, and IT.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks or roadblocks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate change management and training activities to support successful project adoption.
• Gather and analyze data to support decision-making and project prioritization.
• Ensure proper documentation of project deliverables and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the standardization and improvement of project management practices within the logistics function.

Job description

At Henkel, you'll be part of an organization that's shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, 'all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you'll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you'll do

• Lead and support logistics projects, from planning through execution, across transportation, warehousing, and logistics network domains.
• Manage implementation of logistics network changes, including new flows, regional transitions, and warehouse relocations.
• Coordinate materials flow changes, ensuring alignment with operational capabilities and supply chain requirements.
• Serve as the central point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders including operations, planning, procurement, and IT.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks or roadblocks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate change management and training activities to support successful project adoption.
• Gather and analyze data to support decision-making and project prioritization.
• Ensure proper documentation of project deliverables and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the standardization and improvement of project management practices within the logistics function.