What you´ll do

• Champion a bold, transformation-first mindset to challenge the status quo and spark innovation as a driving force in the Digital Transformation department
• Be the translator between business needs and AI capabilities, partner with business stakeholders to uncover high-impact challenges in our global production and supply chain and identify where AI can make a real difference
• Build clear, ambitious roadmaps to scale AI prototypes into real-world solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Turn ideas into intelligent solutions by designing AI architectures that combine the right models, technologies, tools, and data pipelines
• Stay hands-on and innovative from rapid prototyping to testing cutting-edge models and technologies in real use cases (forecasting, optimization, GenAI agents, …)
• Inspire and lead junior data scientists and engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to scale AI across the organization

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computational Finance, or related fields
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in data science or advanced analytics roles, ideally within an industrial context. Experience in supply chain or manufacturing environments is a strong advantage
• Proven track record in designing and delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions, from building models, to creating solutions that integrate data, business logic, and deployment. Excellent coding skills in Python and proficient with modern AI/ML technologies and tools (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, LLMs, agentic AI, …)
• Experience working with data processing frameworks (e.g., SQL, Spark), cloud platforms (preferably Azure), and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, MLOps)
• Strong business acumen and the ability to engage confidently with non-technical stakeholders. You excel at translating complex business problems into AI use cases and value-driven prototypes
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

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.

JOB ID: 25083715

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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