Logistics Project Manager

Henkel; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Employee share plan

Annual performance bonus

Parental leave programs

Job summary

Henkel in Westlake, OH is seeking an experienced logistics leader to drive major supply chain projects across transportation, warehousing and network design. You will coordinate regional transitions, ensure alignment with operational capabilities and work closely with operations, planning, procurement and IT to deliver results.

The role requires 8+ years in logistics, strong leadership and expertise with MS Project, SAP, TMS and WMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles.
• Proficiency in project management tools and logistics systems (MS Project, SAP, TMS, WMS).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support logistics projects from planning through execution across transportation, warehousing and network domains.
• Manage implementation of logistics network changes, including new flows and regional transitions.
• Coordinate materials flow changes aligned 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, identify risks or roadblocks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate change management and training activities to support project adoption.
• Gather and analyze data to support decision-making and project prioritization.
• Ensure proper documentation of deliverables and lessons learned.
• Contribute to standardization and improvement of project management practices within logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Project

SAP

TMS

WMS

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.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain roles.
• Experience with warehouse relocations is a plus.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple functions or geographic regions.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes, including warehouse operations, transportation, and material flows.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools and logistics systems (e.g., MS Project, SAP, TMS, WMS).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 and $120,000.00. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.