Henkel

Materials Manager

Henkel  •  $95k - $105k/yr  •  Greenville, NC / Greenville, SC (Remote)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the
future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted
brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our
cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new
paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit –
where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers
with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional
coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in
your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

  • Provides leadership and strategic direction for all warehouse, inventory, and material flow operations.
  • Develops and executes material management strategies to support production, customer service, and business objectives.
  • Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, warehouse efficiency, and logistics performance.
  • Oversees inventory control processes and ensures accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation.
  • Ensures uninterrupted material availability through effective planning, supplier coordination, and risk mitigation.
  • Manages departmental budgets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics.
  • Leads, develops, and evaluates warehouse and material handling personnel through coaching, training, and performance management.

  • Directs annual stocktaking and cycle count programs to ensure compliance with corporate and financial requirements.
  • Drives a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
  • Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to improve supply chain performance, reduce costs, and support site growth initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

  • HSD/GED
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, material planning, and production support processes.
  • Understanding of supply chain management principles, transportation, and logistics operations.
  • Experience with cycle counting, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and stock accuracy programs.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
  • Ability to manage budgets, analyze operational costs, and drive productivity improvements
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP
    Ability to develop, monitor, and interpret KPIs through dashboards and reporting systems.
  • Familiarity with Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar business analytics tools preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong people leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Results-oriented with a strong focus on customer service, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrates accountability, decision-making capability, and organizational leadership.

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 range
for this role is $95,000.00 and $105,000.00 This range represents the good‑faith minimum
and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the
time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible
for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The
Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual
compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills,
experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to
comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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.

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. 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.


Henkel

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.

Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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