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Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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- Job Description
- Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job
What is the primary purpose of this job Describe the 5-6 main objectives of the job and the approximate % of time spent performing each objective. - Work as RM Planner for India Coatings (MPY Powder ASC ICO) to ensure the required service to the customer and the appropriate balance with costs and inventory for both finished goods and materials.
- Be the interface for RM Supply Planning with Country BU Teams IN Manufacturing Leadership ISC Finance RDI etc
- Ensure the region is meeting the targets month after month in terms of OTIF (Delivery Capability) Inventory (DIO) and SLOBs (%) optimizing the impact on manufacturing logistics and procurement costs.
- Implement and develop the needed processes and tools to perform the required planning activities.
- Develop the team and ensure their engagement.
- Be the Point for Contact for RM Supply Planning Process Audits Updates to Country Leadership Team Finance team etc
- Support the BU Supply Chain Managers on side projects and the deployment of the strategy and operational plans into the region.
- Ensure a good communication and integration with demand/Bus manufacturing procurement logistics and finance.
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2. Responsibilities
Assistant Manager- Material Planning: - Manage the RM planning for the different sites in India Coatings (Bangalore)
- Demonstrate leadership according to company values walking the path with the team.
- Implement the right and agreed governance in the planning team.
- Ensure the right setting of objectives performance and development of the team.
- Liaise with BU leadership to ensure business targets are achieved.
- Develop and implement details plans to improve performance on service inventory and SLOBs but as well on efficiency and improvement of the processes.
- Work closely with regional supply planning manager and hub RM planning manager to deploy the strategy and plans within the region.
- Ensure the right collaboration with demand management/planning teams manufacturing procurement logistics customer service and finance.
Key Performance Indicators - DC: Service ensure on time and in full targets (OTIF) measured as delivery capability are achieved.
- DIO: Inventory levels maintain correct stock balance whilst adhering to operating working capital targets in days and in value
- SLOBs: manage SLOBs with proactive reduction once there and preventive not to generate them
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What decisions may the job holder make without first seeking approval from higher manager/supervisor
- Capacity balancing decisions within the team.
- Prioritization of action plans to ensure service inventory and SLOBs targets.
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Please give two examples of the typical challenges or problems the job holder faces in their daily work and what they must do to overcome them.
- SLOB increase that require detailed action plan to revert the situation
- On time availability of RM to meet MTO & MTS requirements
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Essential educational qualifications relevant experience and requested skills.
The successful applicant should meet the following requirements: - Preferable MBA from Premium Institute with at least 2-3 years experience in FMCG Paint/Coating or Retail industries Supply Chain Improvement or consulting
- High level of experience on Supply Planning IBP processes Planning tools Supply planning planning in SAP ECC and BI
- Change management: ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and communicator able to listen able to handle team tensions
- Stress resistance flexible problem solving attitude
- Project Management skills
- Seen by others as credible trustworthy and open to new ideas
- 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
- Fluent in English
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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.
Required Experience:
Manager