Supply Planner (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Henkel is looking for a Supply Planner to join our team in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities:

• Represent supply chain in the S&OP cycle and ensure alignment with business plans;
• Translate agreed demand plans into executable supply plans, considering capacity, material availability, and service level targets;
• Prepare and share a rolling 12-month supply plan monthly based on the latest S&OP demand, covering local production and contract manufacturing;
• Identify supply constraints and proactively escalate risks during S&OP and execution cycles;
• Drive continuous improvement of supply planning accuracy, processes, and KPIs;
• Develop supply scenarios and propose mitigation actions in response to demand volatility or supply disruptions;
• Ensure alignment between supply plans and financial targets, including inventory, working capital, and write-offs;
• Manage the supply of imported finished goods;
• Monitor and report supply chain KPIs, including FG OTIF and case fill rate (CR);
• Report overall company inventory as a percentage of net external sales (NES);
• Conduct trials for new projects until products are approved and ready for sale;
• Ensure consistent product availability throughout the month;
• Maintain optimal safety stock levels to manage market variability;
• Manage finished goods (FG) and raw/packaging materials (RPM) phase-in and phase-out processes;
• Prepare and share a 12-month co-packing plan with PIM on a monthly basis for the full portfolio;
• Monitor daily production plan execution and highlight risks or delays;
• Consolidate forecasts for all affiliated production and communicate monthly supply responses, including potential delays, to customers;
• Analyze stock across the portfolio, identify slow movers, and coordinate depletion actions with commercial and demand teams.

Requirements:

• Higher Education (a Bachelor’s degree is a requirement);
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in FMCG or manufacturing supply chain environments;
• Fluent English;
• Self-motivated and results-driven person;
• Highly organized and accountable, able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment;
• Good understanding of production constraints, lead times, and inventory trade-offs;
• Analytical and planning skills;
• Supply planning;
• S&OP and IBP;
• Material planning;
• Data analytics & BI;
• Process improvement;
• Project management;
• Knowledge of MS office, SAP.

Compensation & benefits:

• Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
• Annual bonus;
• Medical insurance;
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year;
• Social package (meal allowance, payment for mobile services and other benefits in accordance with the rules of the company);
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs;
• Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks;
• Up to 30 days paid sick leave per year;
• Additional vacation days;
• Unlimited psychological, legal, and financial consultations.