Date: Jul 18, 2026
Location: Villa de Garcia, MX
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.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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Job Purpose
Development of an optimal factory plan for the short (13-weeks) and long term (24 months) in which you fulfill the market demands. This while considering the factory capacity and constraints.
High-level understanding of the trade-offs between service, inventory and costs.
The role requires a comprehensive understanding of existing and future capacity plans/constraints (RCCP) at the manufacturing plant and distribution network, and knowledge of how production capacity can be flexed to meet demand.
Manage exceptions and other activities related to production planning to ensure SEMI/FINI availability for the master production plan in line with MRP parameters and supplier contracts.
Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.
Ensure good communication and integration with other planning teams, manufacturing (scheduling), logistics, customer care and other stakeholders. Drive MDI meeting & gate keeping meetings with other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities (SLOBs, Inventories and Service across scope site / supply points).
Key Activities
Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
Master production plan 13-week horizon/ 1 week/ daily release for production plant/ cells while keeping in line with agreements made on capacity.
Finite production and capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs. Make sure the Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (x production sites and relevant tollers/TPMs).
Release production orders to the site in line with agreements made with the site. Review schedule adherence and drive improvement.
Manage demand exceptions with Scheduler and SP Manager. Support the site schedulers and site with analyses when needed to create visibility.
Work together with DRP Planners to understand customer requirements and incorporate this in the production plan.
Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock. Ensure rework and scrapping at the site/primary DC.
Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on existing, new and phase-out products.
Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.
Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities.
Independent planner able to manage complex SKUs and planning processes. Able to support/train other planners, coordinate processes and switch/increase scope easily if needed
Key Performance Indicators
Service – ensure on time and in full targets (Delivery Capability)
Inventory within target levels – both in value and in days
SLOBs – slow moving and obsolete stock in value
Supply bias/ production plan adherence
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (e.g. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) or equivalent qualification
At least 1-year experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint/Coating or Retail
Experience on Supply Planning in SAP and BI
Focused on results
Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations
Strong desire to challenge and improve status-quo
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and able to work under-pressure
Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.
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: 54507
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