MPY Demand CI Manager

Job title:

MPY Demand CI Manager

Company

AkzoNobel

Job description

About AkzoNobelSince 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.Continuous Improvement Manager – Demand
Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & WearWe encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed in the job description.We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.Job Purpose
You will oversee demand planning performance across the regions and work to improve the maturity of demand planning processes. This will involve encouraging the standardisation of demand planning processes and organisation across the regions and developing the capabilities of planning teams. You will also ensure proficiency in the use of demand planning software and supporting systems as well as take responsibility for master data governance and SAP development to enable effective demand planning.Job Responsibilities

• Develop / implement effective demand planning strategies.
• Support the improvement of statistical models & data analysis to improve forecast accuracy & reduce forecast bias
• Develop a continuous improvement mindset within the global demand planning team and be a focal point for training and improving demand planning skills and knowledge
• Troubleshoot & resolve any software and system-related issues that may arise during the demand planning process.
• Collaborate with colleagues to review performance & implement best practices/innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate & integrate new tool features/updates to improve planning efficiency.
• Monitor & investigate market trends, sales patterns & historical data to adjust forecasts as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related role.
• Experience with demand planning software (e.g. OMP, EyeOn, Infor) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A proactive approach to identifying & addressing issues.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication, coaching & interpersonal skills.
• Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Effective at analysing and solving problems.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS) an advantage.

What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.#LI-LM1For more information please visit© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.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: 45677

Expected salary

Location

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:07:29 GMT

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