Consumer Material Planner

About this Position We are looking for a Material Planner to join the Supply Planning team at our Seoul-Seolleung site. You will make sure raw and packaging materials arrive on time and in the right quantity, so that production runs smoothly and our customers are served without interruption. You will manage about 586 materials (203 raw and 383 packaging) from 52 suppliers and inventory of around €4.1M, supporting the Henkel Consumer Brands business. You will work closely with Purchasing, Quality, Production Planning and Finance, and you will have the chance to improve how we plan, buy and pay for materials from end to end. What you´ll do
• Execute MRP, inventory simulations, and purchasing activities for 500+ raw and packaging material SKUs across standard and consignment suppliers.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders while aligning forecasts, delivery schedules, and changing demand with suppliers.
• Optimize inventory levels, determine order quantities, and implement recovery actions to mitigate supply risks and maintain service levels.
• Resolve goods receipt issues, coordinate stock transfers, and manage procure-to-pay activities for standard and consignment materials.
• Partner with suppliers and Quality teams to address supply, quality, and capacity issues, including imported material tracking and consignment stock management.
• Maintain planning master data, including BOMs, planning parameters, purchasing information records, and material forecasts.
• Prepare rolling forecasts, monthly inventory analyses, and obsolete/slow-moving stock reviews to support KPI and inventory performance management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on new product launches, packaging artwork implementation, supplier performance evaluations, and operational planning activities. What makes you a good fit
• Bachelor's degree or above; 3 or more years of work experience in supply chain, preferably in FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods).
• Strong communications skills in English in addition to Korean, for working with global teams and overseas suppliers; Good communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Strong planning and analytical skills, with a focus on customers and on delivering results.
• Supply chain management training or certification (for example, CPIM); International working experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize your own work and measure its results. Some perks of joining Henkel
• 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
• Retirement Pension DC
• Support for Employee Contributions of National Health Insurance
• Support for Medical Check-up 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.