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Sassenheim - Netherlands

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About AkzoNobel

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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About the Role

As aProduction Planner at AkzoNobel you are responsible for translating customer demand into a feasible production plan that balances service inventory and cost. You will ensure that the factory operates efficiently by managing the short-term and long-term production plans while working closely with cross-functional teams across manufacturing scheduling logistics and supply planning. Your insights and decisions will directly impact product availability inventory health and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain production plans that align with customer demand and available capacity both in the short and long term.
  • Manage the planning process and handle any exceptions to ensure smooth production execution.
  • Coordinate production and capacity planning based on factory schedules and agreed parameters.
  • Release production orders and follow up on progress working to improve schedule accuracy.
  • Collaborate with planning teams and manufacturing to resolve issues and ensure transparency.
  • Incorporate customer needs into the production plan in close cooperation with other planning functions.
  • Support decision-making by analyzing planning impacts and providing relevant data and reports.
  • Balance product availability inventory levels and production efficiency.
  • Help reduce excess and obsolete stock and support rework and scrapping activities.
  • Contribute to inventory planning by maintaining accurate safety stock levels.
  • Ensure planning data is accurate and well-maintained.
  • Take part in improvement projects to increase efficiency and planning performance.

Job Requirements

  • University degree in Engineering Business Administration Economics Supply Chain Management Logistics or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in Supply Planning within FMCG Paint/Coatings or Retail sectors.
  • Proficient in SAP Supply Planning and BI tools.
  • Results-driven with strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a strong desire to challenge and improve the status quo.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work under pressure and collaborate across teams.
  • Fluent in English; culturally aware and sensitive to diverse ways of working.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 13th month
  • 46 holidays
  • 8% vacation allowance
  • Training opportunities that will help you grow beyond this position;
  • Being part of events and networking platforms
  • Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development
  • Paint with discount

More information and how to apply

We welcome your online application via Only online applications will be considered. If you have any questions please contact Maria Botha


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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 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.

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About AkzoNobelSince 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...
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