Supply Planner

What you´ll do

Supports the AVT business unit by managing indirect purchasing activities to ensure availability of materials, supplies, and services required for daily operations. Executes purchase orders, monitors supplier performance, and ensures all transactions comply with Henkel procurement standards and approval processes. Acts as the local point of contact for indirect procurement in the AVT network, coordinating with plant operations, maintenance, and corporate procurement to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

• Create, release, and track purchase orders for indirect materials and services (MRO, PPE, consumables, maintenance, and facility supplies).
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of requisitions in SAP/Ariba in line with Henkel purchasing guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and site stakeholders to confirm delivery schedules and resolve invoice or receipt discrepancies.
• Support local sourcing of approved suppliers to improve responsiveness and reduce lead times.
• Assist with supplier qualification and performance tracking under supervision of the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager.
• Monitor indirect spend, identify savings opportunities, and report results monthly.
• Maintain purchase documentation, contracts, and supplier master data in SAP.
• Collaborate with Corporate Procurement for policy updates, audits, and process compliance.
• Support site cost-reduction initiatives, safety equipment sourcing, and service-contract renewals.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement support.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba procurement systems.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and supplier communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with operations, maintenance, and finance teams.
• Basic understanding of procurement contracts and cost-saving principles.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, 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 $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 . 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: 25087958

Job Locations: United States, IL, Elk Grove, IL

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