Supply Planner

Henkel group • Elk Grove, IL

19h • $55,000 - $72,000

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 or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement support.
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba procurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and supplier communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with operations, maintenance, and finance teams.
• Basic understanding of procurement contracts and cost-saving principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and track purchase orders for direct materials and services.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of requisitions in SAP/Ariba in line with Henkel purchasing guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and site stakeholders to confirm delivery schedules and resolve invoice or receipt discrepancies.
• Support local sourcing of approved suppliers to improve responsiveness and reduce lead times.
• Assist with supplier qualification and performance tracking under supervision of the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager.
• Monitor indirect spend, identify savings opportunities, and report results monthly.
• Maintain purchase documentation, contracts, and supplier master data in SAP.
• Collaborate with Corporate Procurement for policy updates, audits, and process compliance.
• Support site cost-reduction initiatives, safety equipment sourcing, and service-contract renewals.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees