Vacancies Supply Chain Planner

Lets paint the picture of the role:

Have you ever thought of being part of a company that protects some of the worlds iconic landmarks such as the Brooklyn bridge Or a company that helps a formula one car withstand a 540C heat with just a 25-micron thick coating Our vision at AkzoNobel has seen us constantly embrace new ideas and develop revolutionary products to keep us at the forefront of the paint & coatings industry. We supply sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers communities and the environment are increasingly relying on. We are committed to science-based targets and taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. If you share our vision and would like to work in a young and dynamic team at one of the highest ranked Dutch employers its time for you to apply!

You will become part of the supply planning team of 60 highly diverse international and young supply chain enthusiasts from over 20 nationalities. We are proud that diversity is one of our core values that helps us stay connected with various cultures backgrounds & identities. With our diverse culture we are strongly connected by creating a shared mindset characterized as ambitious open-minded proactive informal and collaborative.

Our team develops a supply chain network that serves millions of customers. Through our vast number of suppliers manufacturing locations and warehouses worldwide we manage to keep all our customers satisfied! Are you keen on being a part of a young team that makes all these networks function as smoothly as possible from the beating heart of our sustainable supply chain organization Your potential team includes various interdependent planning functions that complement each other to satisfy all your internal and external stakeholders. Through this role not only will you boost your capability and networks but you will also be an essential part of Akzo Nobels young and significant pillar that runs most of its supply chain activities.

From our Above Market Planning hub (AMP) in Sassenheim supply planners collaborate with main stakeholders in demand manufacturing logistics procurement as well as external suppliers to ensure a high service rate for all. Our planners make sure to integrate their top-notch supply chain abilities in setting a plan for our global sites to satisfy demand while taking complex constraints into account.

Responsibilities

Material Planning: you are involved in planning all raw materials and packaging ensuring that the production plan can be executed. Through close contact with procurement and suppliers you ensure a solid supplier relationship and performance.

Production Planning (PP):you develop the factory plan for the short (12-weeks) and long term (24 months) in which you fulfil market demand while considering factory capacity/constraints.

Products for Resale (PFR) Planning:you work closely with suppliers from whom we source materials that are an addition to our paint/coating portfolio such as spray paints paint samples and supportive materials (e.g. brushes tape dust masks)

Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP):you ensure the optimized distribution of products from the central warehouse towards the different warehouses across a complex global market. This requires the experience to understand market demand and customer needs in order to best divide the production plan.

What do you need to have to be successful in this role

• University Education (e.g. Engineering Business Administration Economics Supply Chain Management Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Supply Planning within the FMCG Paint/Coating or Retail sectors
• Proficient in Supply Planning using SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Focused on results
• Good problem-solving skills able to identify and structure issues run accurate analyses andsynthesize 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

What do we offer in return

Its a two-way street. This means that we offer not only a competitive salary but also believe in a healthy work-life balance:

• Above average number of annual holidays (46 days off)
• Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan
• Travel expenses to and from work
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development
• Hybrid way of working (2 days per week at the office)
• Being part of events and networking platforms.
• Paint with a discount

We aim to create a sense of belonging where everyone can share their diverse backgrounds participate in events and connect through networking platforms.

More information and how to apply:

We welcome your online application via you have questions about the role or interview process please contact Maria Botha

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