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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.
Internship Product Portfolio Management
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About this Position <p>Become a member of our Product Portfolio Management team and support the strategic and operational steering of our portfolio across Europe region!</p> <p>In this role, you will be involved in the day-to-day portfolio execution and have project ownership to contribute to cross-functional decision making by driving data analyses, preparing structured insights and coordinating stakeholders.</p>
About this Position
Become a member of our Product Portfolio Management team and support the strategic and operational steering of our portfolio across Europe region!
In this role, you will be involved in the day-to-day portfolio execution and have project ownership to contribute to cross-functional decision making by driving data analyses, preparing structured insights and coordinating stakeholders.
What you´ll do
- Analyze portfolio performance and contribute to the Target Portfolio initiative, including dashboards and structured management insights
- Support portfolio management through data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional coordination
- Contribute to portfolio optimization and time-to-market activities, including tracking key requests and identifying bottlenecks
- Support supply-risk and footprint analyses, identifying production and raw-material dependencies and mitigation opportunities
- Drive special projects and digitalization initiatives, including portfolio mapping and the application of AI in Product Portfolio Management
What makes you a good fit
- Master’s students currently enrolled in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Business Chemistry, or a related field
- Practical experience in a related field is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Confidence in using MS Office applications
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and digital tools, especially Power BI
- Self-confident team-player with great communication skills and a a positive mindset
- Highly driven problem-solver, bringing a hands-on mentality
- Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting March 2027 for a duration of six months, ideally
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Attractive Remuneration
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Global Experience
- Interns Community
We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.270 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.
JOB ID: 26102972
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@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.