PMO Manager Supply Chain Planning

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