Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Demand Planner
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About this position
About this 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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What you´ll do
We’re looking for a forward thinking Demand Planner to join our Hair Professional Supply Chain team. In this role, you will manage the end to end forecasting process for a portfolio of brands, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
You’ll work closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and our Global Supply Planning teams in a fast paced, complex supply chain environment. This role is ideal for a candidate who combines analytical rigor with curiosity, collaboration, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and bring fresh ideas.
- Build, maintain, and optimize SKU level forecasts extending up to 18 months, using historical trends, commercial insights, and system generated models.
- Analyze forecast performance, identify drivers of variance, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve accuracy.
- Lead S&OP and demand alignment meetings, ensuring cross functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Global Planning.
- Integrate promotions, new product launches, and brand strategies into forward looking demand plans, adjusting proactively to market changes.
- Balance service levels and inventory targets by monitoring stock, backorders, and projected supply risks.
- Partner with global supply nodes to ensure timely replenishment for both core and promotional items.
- Generate and present inventory and forecasting reports, translating complex data into meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance forecasting tools, and elevate best practices within the planning function.
- Contribute innovative ideas that challenge the status quo and improve planning effectiveness.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, operations, inventory management, or logistics within a process driven environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets and draw actionable conclusions.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you enjoy influencing across functions.
- Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and brings forward ideas.
- Thrives in ambiguity and is motivated by continuous improvement.
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role)
- Financial: Savings Plan matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, and service awards
- Family Support: 15 week maternity top up plan and 12 week gender neutral parental leave (top up for non birth parent), fertility support, Employee and Family Assistance program, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
The salary for this role is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
JOB ID: 26093835
Job Locations: Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
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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?
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