About this position
You will join Henkel Adhesive Technology with a permanent contract, a competitive salary, and a guaranteed position after the program. The Operations & Supply Chain Management traineeship will give you a broad overview of the role and tasks of operations and supply chain management at Henkel Adhesive Technologies and prepare you for a fast-track development in the organization. During this 18-month trainee program, you will be assigned responsible tasks and projects in the production in our plants, to build a deep insight into the different functions of operations and supply chain.
What you'll do
* The program includes three phases of 6 months:
* Building your Foundation: You will join our production team and support efficiency and optimization initiatives
* Exploring new horizons: You will embark on 2 to 3 functional rotations in selected supply chain departments (Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Lean Management, Supply Planning or SHE)
* Get a strategic perceptive: You will get involved in a cross functional project in close collaboration with the regional and global Henkel Adhesive Technology teams
* In parallel you will be introduced to the different supply chain and related functions like customer service, procurement, and sales to build a broad understanding of the organization. You will also benefit from individual training and development plan to prepare you for a future management position
* As part of the program, you will receive a high level of visibility and guidance from an experienced mentor who will help you identify individual career prospects, give you feedback on your performance and agree development measures with you
* Throughout the program, you will develop meaningful professional contacts and relationships with senior leaders, but also get the chance to exchange ideas and build a network with the other trainees involved in the program across the world
* Upon completion of the program, you will be placed in a responsible position across the operations and supply chain organization at one our global locations where the knowledge and expertise learned through the program will provide you with a wide range of career opportunities
What makes you a good fit
* Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Economics with successful academic record
* Up to 2 years of work experience, ideally in a multinational environment with experience in manufacturing
* Enthusiastic about starting your career journey at our diverse production sites
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationships across all organizational levels
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on mentality and a process-oriented approach to effectively implement ideas
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office
* Great aptitude for continuous learning and self-development
* Geographic mobility
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and German
Some perks of joining Henkel
* Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
* Diverse national and international growth opportunities
* Globally 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
* Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
* MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
* CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance x
* Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
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, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.