Job Description

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering paints company that's committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job

• Plan production with a very high level of understanding tradeoffs between service, stock and manufacturing costs.
• The role requires a comprehensive understanding of existing and future capacity plans/ constraints at the manufacturing plant, and knowledge of how production capacity can be flexed to meet demand.
• Contact point to supply planning manager for production plan sign off (handshake).
• Contact point to factory manager for adherence to plan, constraints and exceptions.
• Manage all assigned material activities related to production planning and ensure availability for the master production plan in line with MRP parameters and supplier contracts.
• Ensure planning is aligned to service and OWC KPIs

Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
• Master production plan 13-week horizon/ 1 week/ daily release for production plant/ cells while keeping in line with agreements made on capacity.
• Finite production and capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs. Make sure the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (x production sites and relevant tollers/TPMs).
• Release production orders to the site in line with agreements made with the site.
• Review schedule adherence and drive improvement.
• Manage demand exceptions with Scheduler and SP Manager. Support the site schedulers and site with analyses when needed to create visibility.
• Work together with DRP Planner/s to understand customer requirements and incorporate this in the production plan.
• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI's to measure performance.
• Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
• Proactively flag potential issues and come with gap closing proposals to mitigate risks.
• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock. Ensure rework and scrapping at the site/primary DC.
• Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on existing, new and phase-out products.
• Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.
• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Service - ensure on time and in full targets (Delivery Capability)
• Inventory within target levels - both in value and in days
• SLOBs - slow moving and obsolete stock in value
• Supply bias/ production plan adherence (PP)
• Inventory availability throughout the network (DRP)
• Material availability

Job Requirements

• University Education (e.g. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification, preferred.
• At least 2+year experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint/Coating or Chemical manufacturing
• Focused on results
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations.
• Strong desire to challenge and improve status-quo.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and able to work under-pressure.
• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.
• Experience on Supply Planning in SAP and BI, and Accpac
• Knowledge of DRP, MPS, MRP processes and parameters.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 33870

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