Raw Materials Planner (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

Henkel is looking for a Raw Materials Planner to join our team in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze production and S&OP plans to determine packaging material requirements and ensure alignment with demand;
• Execute MRP planning and issue purchase orders based on lead times and inventory policies;
• Monitor and ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of materials for both local and imported shipments;
• Track goods in transit and manage any last-minute adjustments to avoid production disruptions;
• Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with the safety stock model, preventing shortages and excess stock;
• Proactively resolve material shortages and mitigate any risk of out-of-stock situations;
• Share forecast requirements with suppliers to ensure material readiness and supply continuity;
• Manage and optimize consignment stock to ensure accurate stock movement and invoicing;
• Support new product launches, ensuring smooth phase-in/phase-out of packaging materials;
• Lead mold qualification and implementation activities for new packaging developments;
• Drive packaging optimization initiatives (downsizing, thickness reduction) to improve sustainability and reduce cost;
• Analyze inventory performance, highlighting slow-moving and obsolete materials, and define corrective actions;
• Track, evaluate, and report supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement;
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, and cross-functional teams to align supply with operational needs;
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any quality issues or claims;
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Requirements:

• Higher Education (a Bachelor’s degree is a requirement);
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience;
• Fluent English;
• Self-motivated and results-driven person;
• Highly organized and accountable, able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment;
• Analytical and planning skills;
• Supply planning;
• S&OP and IBP;
• Material planning;
• Data analytics & BI;
• Process improvement;
• Project management;
• Knowledge of MS office, SAP.

Compensation & benefits:

• Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
• Annual bonus;
• Medical insurance;
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year;
• Social package (meal allowance, payment for mobile services and other benefits in accordance with the rules of the company);
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs;
• Employment in an international company with well-established corporate values and standards;
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks;
• Up to 30 days paid sick leave per year;
• Additional vacation days;
• Unlimited psychological, legal, and financial consultations.