Next-Gen Network Supply Planner

Henkel group; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & hybrid work policies

401k matching

Employee stock plan

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Henkel seeks a skilled SCM planning professional to lead the implementation of a next-generation supply chain planning solution, replacing SAP APO. You will gather requirements, design processes, and ensure readiness through UAT, training, and change management.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain planning and deep knowledge of planning processes, with opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations management, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, or related functions.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain planning processes (Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity, or S&OP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements.
• 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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Translate business needs to system

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business/engineering/operations management

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

Henkel seeks a skilled SCM planning professional to lead the implementation of a next-generation supply chain planning solution, replacing SAP APO. You will gather requirements, design processes, and ensure readiness through UAT, training, and change management.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain planning and deep knowledge of planning processes, with opportunities for growth within a global organization.