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.
NextGen Leader Program
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NextGen Leader Program
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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 Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted 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.
Are you eager to skyrocket your career and become a versatile leader in an international enterprise? Do you thrive on cross-functional challenges, seeking to hone your professional skills in a diverse environment and achieve personal growth? Henkel Japan NextGen Leader Program is your tailor-made catalyst for professional development.
Henkel Japan NextGen Leader Program is a fast-track development program that nurtures high potential global talents into future leaders who can excel in cross-functional and international settings.
During 6-year program, you’ll undergo a remarkable transformation with 3 rotations in Strategic Cross-BU/Function roles which across Sales related/ Marketing/Technology/Function. This exposure will provide you with a well-rounded skill set and prepare you for leadership role in the future.
What will be offered in our NextGen Leader Program?
- Accelerated career progression and roadmap that forge together NextGen Leader Program talent’s development with high exposure to different functions, industries and cultures in Henkel group
- Diverse experiences in cross-functional roles and strategic project assignments to enhance competences
- Mentoring and coaching with executive management levels to pave NextGen Leader Program talents learning journey and develop professional skills
- Tailor-made training & workshops to equip the skills that strategically required, as well as the extensive E-learning platform that you can explore what you will be interested in
- Candid and timely feedback and performance review withing the program to enable continuous development
- Locally Buddy Support ensure faster integration and cultural assimilation
- Competitive compensation through a combination of base pay and performance-based pay with diverse company benefits
- Collaborating on multicultural teams and inclusive workplace, growing within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging
What you will be working on?
- Undergo the 6-year program with 3 development rotations to refine and expanse NextGen Leader Program talent’s professional skills, enhance multi-project & complexity management skills, and equip strategic leadership capabilities:
- Rotation 1 begin with Sales/AE (Application Engineer) to cultivate first-hand market insight and build customer-centric thinking, and Rotation 2&3 work in various business functions across Marketing/Technology/AO/Function (e.g. Finance, HR, Purchasing) aiming to broaden expertise and foster holistic mindset at strategically level
- Actively contribute to key strategic projects by closely working with experts across all functions, engaging in optimization initiatives, collaborating with the team to identify pain points, design tailored projects and ensuring projects success
- Deliver high-quality tasks & projects on time and within scope, and demonstrate the ability to generate impactful results, ensuring alignment with organizational goal
- Take ownership of your professional development by actively seeking feedback, setting career goals, and participating in continuous learning & project opportunities for equipping with leadership capabilities
- Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders, expand your international professional skills and networking across different cultures
What are we looking for in our talents?
- Bachelor degree or above, international background is a plus
- 3-5 years overall working experience and proven track in dealing with challenging tasks or projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Aspiration to become a cross-functional leader with ambitious and leadership potential
- Excellent learning ability, analytical skills, good at communication, negotiation and problem solving
- Agility to work in a multi-national, cross-functional and diverse enterprise
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: 24072407
Job Locations: Japan, Kanagawa-Ken, Yokohama | Japan, Osaka-Fu, Minoh | Japan, Tokyo-To, Shinagawa
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.jp@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, 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.
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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.