Capacity Manager

Date:
Jun 7, 2024

Location:
Sassenheim, NL

Company:
AkzoNobel

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.

2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Let's paint the picture of the role:

As a Capacity Manager at AkzoNobel, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process, addressing planned production capability exceptions, and ensuring optimal balancing of plant and warehouse load capacities.

Your role will involve close collaboration with manufacturing sites, logistics, and other planning teams to drive efficiency and performance in our supply chain processes.

Responsibilities:

Capacity Planning:

• Develop and maintain an aggregated Demand, Supply, Inventory (DSI) plan for the BU Region within the IBP horizon.
• Create and manage the BU Region RCCP for multiple production sites.
• Handle production capacity exceptions and develop mitigation scenarios.
• Lead Make-Supply and Deliver-Supply Gatekeeping meetings to align on plan deviations and risks.
• Provide RCCP and warehouse capacity input to IBP and S&OE governance processes.
• Maintain and update production and warehouse capacity settings in the system.
• Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to enhance production and warehouse capacity performance.
• Foster strong collaboration with demand management, manufacturing, and logistics teams.

Performance Indicators:

• Supply Bias/Production Plan Adherence
• Optimal balancing of Plant Load/Capacity within target ranges.
• Maintaining Warehouse Load/Capacity below agreed thresholds.
• Secondary KPIs: OTIF (On-Time In-Full delivery) and FMC/OLC (Manufacturing and Logistics Costs).

What do you bring?:

• University degree with at least 6 years of experience in FMCG, Paint/Coating, or Retail industries focusing on Supply Chain Improvement or consulting.
• Extensive experience in Supply Planning, IBP processes, and planning tools, particularly SAP ECC and BI.
• Strong change management skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen and handle team tensions effectively.
• High stress resistance, flexibility, and a problemsolving attitude.
• Project management skills.
• Credibility, trustworthiness, and openness to new ideas.
• Resultsoriented with a strong desire to challenge and improve the status quo.
• Fluent in English.

What do we offer in return?:
It's 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 and leave days. 46 days' off.
• Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan.
• Fixed bonus.
• Travel expenses to and from work.
• Opportunities for ongoing education and professional development.
• Hybrid way of working (60/40).
• 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:
Agency calls are not appreciated

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: 40652

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