Material Planner

Henkel group • Compton, CA

68d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, production planning, or supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations by coordinating material procurement and production scheduling.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Align production plans with demand forecasts.
• Analyze material requirements and create purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and consumption trends to determine appropriate order quantities.
• Coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules, documentation, and follow up on late or missing shipments.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier or material-related issues.
• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with forecasts and customer orders.
• Issue and track process orders, monitor WIP and finished goods inventory, and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Partner with Logistics, Operations, and Sales to align production and shipment plans.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, optimize material planning parameters, and improve forecast accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement of material planning, scheduling, and reporting processes through KPI monitoring and root-cause analysis.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program.
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement.
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships.
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees