Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Product Specialist EMEA German Speaker to join us at our facility in Asturias. The Product Specialist Non-Paint has an in-depth knowledge of the non-paint business. She/he needs to know which products are used for which application to give guidance to internal and external customers (CSRs, sales support, sales reps, VW, BMW, importers, etc.) on which products to be offered for specific body-shop processes, where and how to order. In addition, expertise is required related to MRP (material requirements planning) in order to ensure that reasonable inventory levels are carried for approximately 700 materials in the central distribution center for EMEA. Furthermore, expert knowledge about SAP (WM, SD, MM modules and processes) is required, as both article creation and product ordering (PO creation) will be part of the job. Strong customer focus and project management skills are important to support different non-paint projects in EMEA.
Key responsibilities: Demand Planning and forecasting of a broad range of non-paint products for Central Distribution Center Genk, Belgium.Replenishment (MRP) with manual reorder point and based on OMP+ forecasts for non-paint products in Genk.Inventory accuracy checks CDC Genk (follow up on slow-moving items based on SOX-files).Establish and maintain adequate production plans for external suppliers.Implement non-paint business-related communication for direct & indirect sales channels in EMEA.Master Data Creation for Non-Paint products and data preparation for E-Commerce platform including PIM-database and webshops.Support Approved Product List (APL) implementation and roll-out in EMEA Axcess stores.Support various non-paint related projects in the EMEA region.Key requirements: Languages: Fluent written and spoken English and German required to work across sites and countries.Communication: Able to effectively and clearly convey information both verbally and in writing, adapted to any level in the organization.IT skills: Good knowledge of SAP/R3 and SAP Business Warehouse and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint) – knowledge of Salesforce.com is a plus.Functioning: Well-structured and organized method of working, focused on getting results.Business Experience: The ideal candidate has in-depth SAP and product management skills combined with a strong customer focus. Knowledge of the refinish business and specifically the non-paint range would be an advantage.Our Company: Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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