Materials Manager

Henkel • Greenville, NC

5d • Hybrid

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

• HSD/GED
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, material planning, and production support processes.
• Understanding of supply chain management principles, transportation, and logistics operations.
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and stock accuracy programs.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze operational costs, and drive productivity improvements
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP
• Ability to develop, monitor, and interpret KPIs through dashboards and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar business analytics tools preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on customer service, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates accountability, decision-making capability, and organizational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for all warehouse, inventory, and material flow operations.
• Develops and executes material management strategies to support production, customer service, and business objectives.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, warehouse efficiency, and logistics performance.
• Oversees inventory control processes and ensures accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation.
• Ensures uninterrupted material availability through effective planning, supplier coordination, and risk mitigation.
• Manages departmental budgets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.
• Leads, develops, and evaluates warehouse and material handling personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Directs annual stocktaking and cycle count programs to ensure compliance with corporate and financial requirements.
• Drives a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to improve supply chain performance, reduce costs, and support site growth initiatives.

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: Manager