Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 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.
Head of Market Operations (m/f)
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Head of Market Operations (m/f)
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About this position
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 over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop What makes you a good fit. 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 growthWhat you´ll do
- Operational Leadership: Lead, manage, and improve the market operations function, ensuring efficient execution of end-to-end processes in Hungary
- Market Strategy Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement market strategies that align with the company’s objectives and growth targets
- Team Management:Lead and develop high-performing team, ensuring alignment of departmental goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Supply Chain & Distribution: Manage supply chain operations to ensure timely product availability at optimal costs and distribution to all customer
- Cost Management: Monitor and manage operational budgets, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and process improvements
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, demand planning, controlling, and other key functions to ensure efficient S&OP process, successful alignment and execution of business strategy
- Customer meetings: Drive collaboration and ensure a successful partnership with key customers
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve operations
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations comply with regional regulatory requirements and company policies, mitigating any potential risks
- Performance Metrics & Reporting: Steer and achieve defined KPIs to reach operational efficiency, identifying areas for improvement and reporting results to senior management
What makes you a good fit
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in operations, planning & management
- Proven experience of FMCG business
- People management experience
- Proven track record in leading large, complex operational teams across diverse markets
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, to manage high workload
- Strong knowledge of market dynamics, supply chain management, logistics, and distribution networks
- Personal drive and ability to challange status quo
- Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements, cost reductions, and enhance overall market performance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence at senior levels and across functions
- Experience in conflict management
- Ability to work on various tasks in parallel
- Business fluent English language skills, Hungarian language knowledge is an advantage
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid working type
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Cafeteria: gross 836.000 HUF/year
- Long-term career development track
- Supportive company culture
- Shopping possibility of Henkel products for a discounted price (up to 20-50% discount)
- Opportunities to learn and develop yourself (e.g.: trainings, LinkedIn Learning access)
- Great team to work with – strong employee community, multinational environment
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: 25074804
Job Locations: Hungary, Budapest, Budapest
Contact information for application-related questions: career.hu@henkel.com
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FAQ
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, the ‘rule’ is: 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 an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.