Head of Strategy, Operations & Supply Chain Americas
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
A critical leadership role responsible for formulating and executing strategic initiatives that drive value creation across a complex, high-impact operational landscape spanning North America and Latin America. With oversight of more than 40 operational sites and a total supply chain spend exceeding 800 million, this role demands a seasoned strategic leader capable of delivering transformative results.
Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for Americas Operations & Supply Chain, aligning closely with global objectives
Strategize value creation: Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities including operational footprint optimization, transformation at sustainability, digital transformation, target structure, innovative supply chain solutions and strategize ops. integrations
Adopt a hands-on approach when needed, actively engaging in strategy creation and execution to ensure successful outcomes
Collaborate closely with regional senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and integration across cross-functional teams and business units
Influence and collaborate with other regional and functional heads to drive transformational change and secure broad-based support for strategic initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing insightful analysis and strategic recommendations that influence high-stakes operational and investment decisions
Provide leadership and strategic guidance to a dedicated team of 3 direct reports, fostering professional development and ensuring team alignment to strategic objectives
What makes you a good fit
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of working experience; consulting or strategic leadership experience in operations and supply chain within large, complex organizations, preferably in the chemical, manufacturing, or related industries is required
Demonstrated track record in successfully leading and implementing large-scale strategic transformations
Proven experience in operational footprint optimization, strategic sourcing, CapEx management, digitalization, or sustainability
Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire teams
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills with an ability to simplify complex challenges into actionable plans
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to effectively engage & align senior stakeholders across diverse functions
English is required. Spanish/Portuguese is a plus
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 $170,000.00 - $230,000.00. 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: 25080414
Job Locations: United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT | United States, NJ, Bridgewater, NJ
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