Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Supply & Production Planning Manager
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About this Position
Accountable for leading, coaching, and developing a team of Production Planners to ensure robust, accurate, and timely mid- and short-term production planning across assigned assets. This role is responsible for building team capability, optimizing planning performance, ensuring supply continuity, and aligning planning outcomes with S&OP and business priorities.
What you´ll do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Production Planners, driving capability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee mid-term Production Plans (4-18 months) and short-term Master Production Schedules (0-13 weeks).
- Ensure effective application of RCCP standards and accurate capacity planning across machines, labor, suppliers, and materials.
- Review planning outputs, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership and S&OP teams.
- Align production plans with demand forecasts, material availability, inventory policies, and network constraints.
- Partner with S&OP, Operations, Material Planning, and Production Scheduling teams to resolve constraints and mitigate risks.
- Drive planning process improvements, workflow optimization, standardization initiatives, and regional best practice implementation.
- Monitor team performance through KPIs, ensuring productivity, quality, and service level targets are achieved.
- Plan team resources and activities to support business continuity and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with corporate standards, SHE requirements, and sustainability policies.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience in Production Planning and/or Supply Chain Planning, including people leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, S&OP processes, and supply chain operations.
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Medical Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Additional EPF Contribution
- Dental, Health and Eye Screening etc for employees and eligible dependents
- Discounts on company products
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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26098225
Job Locations: Malaysia, Selangor, Petaling Jaya
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English. Should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company, you will be working with colleagues from all over the world, and English is our official company language. Generally, our recommendation is to please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact, it is our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and in two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.