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 advanced analytics capabilities, partner with business stakeholders to uncover high-impact challenges in our global production and supply chain and identify new analytics use cases
• Build clear, ambitious roadmaps to scale advanced analytics prototypes (BI, AI, optimizations, simulations, …) into real-world solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Turn ideas into intelligent solutions by designing data architectures that combine the right technologies, tools, and data products
• Stay hands-on and innovative from rapid prototyping to testing cutting-edge data products and technologies in real world challenges
• Inspire and lead junior data scientists and engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to scale digital transformation and analytics initiatives across the organization

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as 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 analytics or AI/ML solutions, starting from raw data to implementing business logic, building data pipelines, data models, and deployment
• Excellent coding skills (e.g., Python, SQL, Spark, …), experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure), and collaborative development practices (e.g., Git, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, MLOps).
• Fluent in English, knowledge of German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours
• 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
• 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.

JOB ID: 25083723

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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