Materials Manager

Henkel Corporation; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation is seeking a warehouse leader to build and manage a 24/7 aerospace manufacturing warehouse in California. You will drive SAP-based processes, oversee inbound/outbound flows, inventory accuracy and packaging activities to support a future-ready operation.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record of warehouse optimization, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. You will manage budgets, labor, and equipment reliability while pursuing cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high performing warehouse team in a 24/7 operation.
• Proven ability to manage inbound, outbound, returns, and packing operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counts and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee a 24/7 aerospace warehouse team.
• Leverage SAP-driven systems to optimize operations and autonomous warehouse roadmap.
• Oversee inbound deliveries, returns, repacks, inventory accuracy and pack-outs.
• Ensure material flow via planning, cycle counts and maintenance programs.
• Lead SHEQ, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Warehouse management

SAP systems

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

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

• Create, build and oversee a high performing team to support our 24/7 Aerospace manufacturing operations
• Leverage systems, driven by SAP, to drive operations and support the development of a fully autonomous warehouse as part of our future-ready business strategy
• Accountable for all warehouse operations, including inbound deliveries, returns, repacks, inventory management, and promotional pack-outs.
• Ensure efficient material flow through resource planning, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and warehouse maintenance programs.
• Lead and maintain compliance with all SHEQ, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while fostering a safe workplace culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse processes, operational efficiency, and cost performance.
• Manage warehouse budgets, including labor, overtime, maintenance, and supplies, while ensuring equipment reliability through preventive maintenance.