Production Planner, Global Manufacturer

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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Coordinate short, medium, and long-term production planning activities to support customer demand, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. Will manage production order creation and scheduling activities while ensuring alignment between Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, Customer Service, and Procurement. Will also serve as a key contributor in driving inventory management, production continuity, service performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the designated site.

• Coordinate short, medium, and long-term production planning activities across operational departments, managing and monitoring related key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create, release, and schedule process orders to support production execution and customer demand requirements.
• Coordinate production priorities and communicate scheduling updates across Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, Procurement, and Plant Operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify supply risks, shortages, or production constraints using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material resource planning (MRP) tools.
• Develop and maintain new materials and planning parameters in SAP according to customer requirements, safety stock targets, and demand expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, inventory reduction/levelling, scheduling efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities related to planning, scheduling, inventory, or service disruptions.
• Support and participate in integrated business planning processes for demand analysis, production planning, and inventory management. Will partner cross-functionally to troubleshoot operational challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, procedures, and Life Saving Rules. Will participate in site safety programs, audits, training, and Behavioral Based Safety initiatives. Will also intervene and escal unsafe conditions or behaviors in alignment with Akzo Nobel safety expectations.

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years' experience in production planning, supply chain management, scheduling, or manufacturing operations. Experience in a batch manufacturing or chemical manufacturing environment preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. Must be able to interact across multiple departments and organizational levels with the ability to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational and inventory data. Must be detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred. Experience using material resource…