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Performance Manager – Logistics Data
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About this Position
The Performance Manager – Logistics Data will join Henkel’s Global Logistics Center of Excellence within Adhesive Technologies and help advance the Data Driven Performance Management agenda. Based in Amsterdam and reporting to the Director of Global Logistics, this role turns complex logistics data into reliable insights, performance transparency and concrete improvement actions across Henkel’s global logistics network. To make our supply chain and logistics organization future- and AI-ready, we need a different approach to how we structure, connect and use data. We are looking for pioneers who can take the lead, challenge the current way of working and help improve how we turn logistics data into value.
What you´ll do
- Drive the Data Driven Performance Management agenda for Global Logistics and further develop a consistent performance management approach across regions.
- Build, improve and maintain logistics data models, KPI logic and performance transparency for global and regional leadership teams.
- Translate complex logistics data into clear insights, business recommendations and concrete improvement actions.
- Apply transport and warehouse network modelling to support optimization, scenario analysis and business case development.
- Identify common pain points, good practices and improvement opportunities across Henkel’s logistics network.
- Set up and orchestrate collaboration with logistics experts across regions and functions, including Planning, Operations, Customer Service and IT.
- Support data quality, data governance and performance steering initiatives to enable reliable decision-making and sustainable implementation.
- Shape and implement improvement projects across Henkel’s global logistics operations based on data-driven insights.
What makes you a good fit
- You combine logistics business understanding with deep data expertise, advanced analytical skills and practical modelling experience. You are able to operate strategically with senior stakeholders while also working hands-on with data analysis, modelling, dashboard logic and project execution.
- University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Data Analytics or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics performance management, data analytics, supply chain optimization or a similar area in an international environment.
- Strong data skills, including data structuring, validation, modelling, KPI logic, dashboard development and business-oriented insight generation.
- Experience with transport and/or warehouse network modelling; tools such as Optilogic, SC Guru or similar are preferred.
- Knowledge of logistics systems and data platforms such as SAP, TMS, WMS, Power BI, SQL, Python or similar is an advantage.
- Ability to build scenarios, quantify trade-offs and translate modelling results into clear business recommendations.
- Strong project management skills and experience in driving initiatives in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data and modelling outcomes in a simple, business-oriented way.
- Fluent English language skills.
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
- Pension Fund
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Canteen discount
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: 26098345
Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
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