Logistics Sourcing & Project Support Manager

About this position At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 50,000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

About This Position

The Manager, Logistics Sourcing & Projects will be responsible for project support and governance for all logistics procurement categories, as well as contributing to the delivery of successful, sustainable solutions for process improvement, cost savings, and cross-functional excellence. This position is designed for a candidate looking to develop an end-to-end view of logistics procurement while enhancing their career skills toolbox as they look to grow and advance into category management opportunities.

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What You´ll Do

• Collaborative, cross-category & cross-functional role with frequent interaction with regional and global stakeholders in procurement, supply chain, commercial and finance teams
• Represents the entire North American Logistics Procurement team in a professional, collaborative manner
• Supports the regional team lead and category managers in execution of strategic initiatives, digital project implementations and best-in-class sourcing events
• Supports and engages in sourcing initiatives such as RFIs, RFPs, eSourcing, market benchmarking and research, and data analytics
• Identifies and/or executes project & process improvement activities including digital & automation projects, communications & briefing templates, and other solutions supporting key initiatives like supplier relationship management, risk & compliance, KPI tracking & reporting, sustainability, cost savings & avoidance
• Supports and manages projects related to cost, performance and change management
• Contributes to the development of annual team and functional objectives
• Demonstrates potential & desire to move into progressively challenging roles within Procurement or Supply Chain
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Strong communication, presentation, analytical & problem-solving skills with project management & continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize critical projects and deadlines for multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; actively seeks new responsibilities for development.
• Ability and desire to foster collaborative relationships across various functions within procurement and across the organization (ex: supply chain operations, commercial pricing teams).
• Four-year college degree with 4 years’ experience in procurement or supply chain in a chemical, industrial or CPG environment (strong preference for a background in logistics procurement or operations), or MBA degree with a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Fluent in English is mandatory, both written & spoken – all other languages are a plus!
• Proficiency with systems & tools such as SAP, Ariba, PowerBi, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible or hybrid work model
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
• Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
• Paid time off: Vacations days, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time off & more
  
  

The salary for this role is $95,000.00 - $110,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and other legally protected characteristics. We welcome all applications.