Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 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.
Head of Logistics GCN
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Head of Logistics GCN
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About this position
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth. Dare to make an impact?
What you'll do
- Leads the local country / cluster logistics team and ensures fulfilment of agreed KPIs: line 11, ECSL, Claims, etc.
- Drives continuous improvement processes in the Local Logistics environment.
- Co-ordinates regular meetings with other key functions (e.g. Customer Service),
- Participates in Regional SBU S&OP meetings on request and in regional logistics meetings – reports open issues, cost development, storage capacity requirements & developments.
- Assigns development of tasks and processes in the department, delegating in line with employee abilities and ensures that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and local regulations.
- Designs the annualized training plans for their teams and reports to the Logistics regional head periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs Establishes and implements best practices related to systems and processes in transport/ warehousing.
- Acts as second escalation point of contact for int/Ext stakeholders on any Logistics issues within the country/cluster.
- Oversees and manages the day-to-day operations.
- Takes responsibility for correct Invoice control / Cost control.
What makes you a good fit
- Experience in Logistics, Material Management, Operations, Distribution or Supply Chain Management.
- Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills with the ability to communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all levels and gain their trust in implementing key operational decisions that is beneficial to Henkel and our customers.
- Inspiring person that cascades the vision and strategy clearly to the team and work with them to move GCN Logistics to next level.
- Strong project management and capable in managing multi-tasks while meeting the objectives and deadline.
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: 24072220
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com
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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?
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Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
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Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. 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 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.
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