About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's 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. We're 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. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.For more information please visit 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeManage Make/Supply Planning transformation program in the BU for Europe. Plan and drive activities to move from current planning procedures to the newly designed planning processes.Develop region planning team capabilitiesAnticipate transformation risks and issues, propose mitigation actions and escalate when appropriate. Ensure a good communication and integration with demand/Bus, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and finance Key AccountabilitiesWork on the transformation & continuous supply chain assessment & benchmarking to identify business improvement opportunities, including end to end value stream mapping.Analyze and define business improvements and projects to optimize end to end supply chain performance in OTIF, Cost to serve and working capital (inventory, payables, receivables) for the EMEA RegionCustomer service offer preparation and the translation into replenishment modelsExamples: optimize usage of distribution network and interaction between customer service and planning, e-commerce, route to market, lot sizes, truck ratesSupport delivering regional supply chain KPIsSecure and develop a collaborative partnership with key stakeholder Manage project scope, timelines, bring good deliverablesEducation & ExperienceUniversity Education with at least 6 years' experience in FMCG, Paint/Coating or Retail industries Supply Chain Improvement or consultingConsulting background (4+ years of experience)High level of experience on Manufacturing, Supply Planning, IBP processes, Planning tools, Supply planning, planning in SAP ECC and BIChange management: ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and communicator, able to listen, able to handle team tensionsStress resistance, flexible, problem solving attitudeProject Management skillsSeen by others as credible, trustworthy, and open to new ideasFocused on resultsGood problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendationsFluent in EnglishAt 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: 38788
