About AkzoNobel
Since 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.
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Ensure the optimal scheduling of RSU production orders and their readiness on the shop floor, securing the timely availability of tinters and the fulfillment of customer orders in line with expected lead times.
During new RSU implementations, represent the planning function by defining requirements, providing input, and ensuring that planning needs are integrated to achieve successful project outcomes and continuous improvement of planning operations.
The role requires a high level of autonomy in managing day-to-day planning and scheduling activities, with accountability for decision-making within the defined planning scope. The position operates with limited supervision, expected to proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, and MRP/ERP operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE) and advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, Power BI preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing master production plans, material requirements, and inventory levels (including safety stock and buffer management) to balance service and cost.
• Experience in scheduling production orders, monitoring shop floor execution, and driving corrective actions when schedules deviate.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills, including the ability to create and present impact analyses and performance dashboards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Demand/DRP Planners, Procurement, and Customer Service teams.
• Ability to operate autonomously, proactively identify issues and improvement opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives (including project implementation).
• Proven track record of applying continuous improvement principles (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) and contributing to planning-related process enhancements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The salary range for these skills is: $65,000 to $76,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 4%, based on individual and company performance.
Benefits:
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Hybrid work for most exempt roles
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus
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.
Requisition ID: 55268
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Since 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 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.
