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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.
Senior Logistics Procurement Manager
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Senior Logistics Procurement Manager
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Regional and local responsibility for Warehousing, Transportation, Parcel services in collaboration with the Global Category Team Leads.
- Implementation of regional and local Purchasing Logistics Projects.
- Directly reporting into the Head of Purchasing Logistics APAC.
- Development of middle and long-term strategies to best leverage of the global and regional supply base.
- Definition and management of the supplier portfolio as well as establishment of new strategic supplier relationships.
- Challenges and enriches herewith the objectives, goals and strategies, incl. short/mid/long term financial targets and risk mitigation proposed by the Global Material Group Lead (MGL) or Category Team Lead (CTL).
- Maintenance and documentation of industry insights and innovations from the markets.
- Project management of regionally steered sourcing activities, prioritized Logistics Set-Up Optimization via tenders for the M&A portfolio.
- Conducts periodical risk assessment and designs and manages adequate countermeasures for selected spend.
- Operation with Supply Chain teams of the business units in order to identify projects leading to cost reduction and service improvement.
- Management of the regional net price development for respective categories / baskets.
What makes you a good fit
- Preferably University Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Administration.
- At least minimum 5 years of experience in Logistics Sourcing and Supply Chain experience.
- Knowledge of APAC Logistics markets including supply base, general industry information, good purchasing practices and knowledgeable in contracting.
- Logistics sourcing experience in FMCG industry is a must.
- Excellent communication skills with influencing and convincing abilities.
- Project management knowledge and team player attitude.
- Strong Analytical thinking and conceptual skills.
- Conceptual and Business Case Development capability.
- Good purchasing practices, negotiation skill and knowledgeable in contracting.
- Proficiency in Chinese and English is required for work, with Japanese proficiency being a plus.
- Experience of performing purchasing responsibilities to facilitate Transport Management Systems implementation is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, e-sourcing (SAP Ariba and Coupa), Transport Management Systems tools.
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
- Globally 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
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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: 25078198
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
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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?
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