PMO Manager Supply Chain Planning

Adhesive Technologies Logistics / Supply Chain Netherlands, Amsterdam, North Holland Full Time Regular
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About this position

What you´ll do

  • Lead and manage the global implementation of new supply chain planning tools covering end-to-end planning processes, including Demand Planning, Distribution Planning, Production Planning & Scheduling, Materials Planning, and S&OP/E
  • Act as Program Manager for tool implementations with a strong focus on business value, process excellence, and user adoption
  • Own the overall program structure, roadmap, milestones, and dependencies in close collaboration with global and regional Supply Chain Planning teams and IT
  • Establish and lead global governance structures, including steering committees, project reviews, and decision forums, ensuring transparency and timely decision-making
  • Collect, validate, and challenge business requirements from regional planning organizations and ensure consistent prioritization across planning domains
  • Ensure alignment between global planning process standards, business requirements, and system implementation
  • Act as Change Control Board/Design Authority to ensure that changes are controlled, evaluated, approved, and deployed in a way that protects business continuity and aligns with strategic goals
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across regions and workstreams; drive mitigation actions and escalate where needed
  • Coordinate – together with IT - integrated business testing, cutover preparation, and go‑live activities to ensure stable deployment and minimal business disruption
  • Support the harmonization and continuous improvement of global planning processes
  • Partner with change management and training teams to drive stakeholder engagement, capability building, and sustainable adoption of new planning tools
  • Track and support realization of business benefits from planning transformations, including a.o. improved service levels, planning efficiency, and inventory performance
  • Drive continuous improvement of PM standards, governance, and ways of working for global supply chain planning initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

  • 8–10 years of experience in supply chain management, planning transformations, or business-led project/program management
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field
  • Strong end-to-end understanding of supply chain planning processes, including Demand Planning, Distribution Planning, Production Planning & Scheduling, Materials Planning, and S&OP/E
  • Proven experience leading complex, global, cross-functional programs in a matrix organization
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic objectives and operational execution
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills
  • High level of structuring, organization, and time management capability
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience with SAP and advanced planning solutions (e.g., APO, IBP, S/4HANA planning, or comparable systems)
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

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.

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: 26091400

Job Locations: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com

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Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.

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FAQ

Ja, het volstaat om uw onlineprofiel in te vullen. Daarna kunt u voor meerdere functies solliciteren.

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Elke in te vullen functie is uniek, en het is zowel voor u als voor ons belangrijk om het proces tot een goed einde te brengen. Wij willen er zeker van zijn dat zowel de kandidaat als de organisatie een goede match zijn. Wij zullen gedurende het volledige proces feedback geven aan de kandidaten.

Ja, sterker nog, binnen Henkel verwachten we van ons talent dat ze flexibel en mobiel zijn. Dit draagt bij tot het grote wereldwijde succes van onze onderneming.

Onze "Triple two"-filosofie draagt bij aan deze verwachting: u kunt ervaring opdoen in tenminste twee functies, twee verschillende landen en twee activiteitensectoren. Wij passen deze filosofie toe omdat wij denken dat uw persoonlijke ontwikkeling baat heeft bij verschillende functies in verschillende domeinen en verschillende afdelingen, waardoor u ook een beter begrip zult hebben van Henkel als wereldwijde onderneming.

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