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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.
Procurement Manager Logistics
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About this Position
We are looking for a Procurement Logistics Manager to lead regional and local sourcing activities across APAC, with a focus on Japan and Korea. This role is responsible for driving logistics procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and delivering cost-efficient, high-quality logistics solutions in close collaboration with global and regional stakeholders.
What you´ll do
- Manage regional and local procurement activities for logistics categories, including warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, on-carriage, and parcel services
- Develop and execute mid- to long-term sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional objectives
Define and manage supplier portfolio, including building new strategic supplier partnerships - Lead and implement regional logistics sourcing projects and tenders, including M&A-related logistics setup optimization
- Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to identify cost reduction and service improvement opportunities
- Monitor market trends, industry insights, and innovations to support strategic decision-making
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
- Manage pricing development and cost optimization for assigned categories
- Drive supplier performance management and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives such as savings projects, sustainability, innovation, and digitalization
- Challenge and enhance sourcing strategies and financial targets in alignment with global category leadership
Define and manage supplier portfolio, including building new strategic supplier partnerships
What makes you a good fit
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics sourcing and/or supply chain management
- Strong knowledge of APAC logistics market, particularly Japan and/or Korea
- Solid procurement experience, including negotiation and contract management
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Fluent level of Japanese, Business-level English proficiency
Nice to Have
- Experience in FMCG or chemical industry logistics sourcing
- Project management experience and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with SAP Ariba, Transport Management Systems (e.g. OTM), or e-sourcing tools (e.g. Coupa)
- Korean language skills
- Experience in business case development and strategic planning
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
- Global 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
- Retirement Pension Plan (Corporate DC and CB composition)
- Sick Leave
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Supplementary Workers' Accident Insurance
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: 26093615
Job Locations: 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, our recommendation is to 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 our expectation that Henkel employees will want to grow and explore different career paths during their time with us. 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 in 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.
If I have questions regarding my application, who do I contact?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.