Planning Inventory Performance Manager

Description

Summary: This position defines and drives the European inventory strategy, balancing service level and cost, while leading inventory excellence through governance and performance management. Highlights: 1. Own and implement end-to-end inventory strategy across European domains 2. Lead cross-functional and cross-regional alignment within Global Supply Chain 3. Drive inventory governance through structured review cadence and reporting #### **About this Position** The Planning Inventory Performance Manager Adhesive EU defines and drives the European inventory strategy across 9 Sub\-BUs, balancing service level and cost to serve. The role leads inventory excellence through governance, KPIs, and performance management in line with Global Supply Chain best practices, enabling data\-driven decisions and continuous improvement across the Adhesive Operations Europe (AOE) organization. #### **What you´ll do** #### **Inventory Strategy \& Performance** * Own and implement end\-to\-end inventory strategy across AOE domains * Define, cascade and monitor inventory KPIs aligned with regional and global standards * Analyze performance trends and identify improvement opportunities * Drive inventory governance through structured review cadence, dashboards, and reporting * Partner with functional leaders, SBUs, and Process \& Systems teams to optimize processes and systems * Support decision\-making with clear insights and recommendations **Leadership \& Collaboration** * Facilitate the EU Inventory Steering Committee chaired by AOE Head * Represent Europe in the Global Inventory Community of Practice * Lead cross\-functional and cross\-regional alignment with GSC and SBUs * Coordinate planning network heads and project teams to ensure execution of initiatives #### **What makes you a good fit** * 2 possible locations: **Spain (Barcelona), Hungary (Budapest)** * Fluent English is a must (regional \& global cooperation) * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or related field (Master’s preferred) * Minimum 6 years’ experience in supply chain planning, inventory management or supply chain performance * Passion for inventory, planning, optimization topics * Strong expertise in KPI management, data analytics (e.g. Power BI), ERP systems * Proven project and change management experience (demanding \& complex environments) * Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills * Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma knowledge a plus) #### **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 * Meal Allowance for each worked day * Discounts on company products 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.