Business Planning Jr. Manager

Henkel

Henkel

Brazil

Posted on Apr 30, 2026
About This Position

  • Own and steer the monthly demand planning cycle for the assigned region, ensuring stability within the frozen horizon (3 months) by minimizing last-minute enrichments and changes;
  • Continuously improve forecast accuracy (FCA) and Bias through structured root cause analysis, challenging sales assumptions, and strengthening the quality of demand inputs;
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Supply Chain, PTM, Marketing Strategy and Business Development to translate business drivers into the demand plan, including promotions and activations, tenders, new product introductions, product phase-in/phase-out, projects, wins/losses, price changes, and market dynamics;
  • Lead the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of regional Demand Review (DR) meetings, including KPI reviews and demand validation at customer and material levels;
  • Provide a robust and consistent Sales Plan to Business Controlling, serving as the basis for the Financial Rolling Forecast (RFC);
  • Actively participate in S&OE meetings, supporting sales teams in managing supply, purchasing, production, warehousing, and logistics constraints, and ensuring end-to-end alignment of the sales plan;
  • Support sell-off and commercial mitigation actions with the SBU when triggered by Supply Planning to resolve OSMI / L16 situations;
  • Provide analytical support for product positioning, promotional strategies, and customer roadmaps, leveraging historical data, statistics, and market intelligence;
  • Act as a key integrator across Marketing, Sales, KAM, Supply Chain and Business Development, influencing decision-making and steering profitable growth at global, regional, and local levels.

What makes you a good fit

  • Leadership skills, verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, structured and well organized Bachelor’s degree;
  • Advanced English, Spanish preferred;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders;
  • Experience in Supply Planning/Demand Planning;
  • Experience with SAP (APO), advanced Excel and Power BI preferred.

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

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.