Senior Planner

<p>We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.</p> <p>For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.</p> <p>© 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.</p> <h2>Job Purpose</h2> <p><u>A highly visible role with wide ranging responsibilities</u><br/> This is a position in which you work as Senior Supply Planner, focused on longer-term Integrated Business Planning. The role is interdependent, and provides wide scope to deploy your understanding of the supply chain process and its evolving systems and tools.<br/> <br/> For Production Planning you efficiently manage production costs by developing the plans for paints/coatings production sites. This involves, for example, batch size settings and tactical shift planning as you meet customer demand.<br/> <br/> For Material Planning you coordinate a category of Raw Materials requirements/allocation decisions, ensuring that the necessary materials and packaging are available on time. You also develop strong relationships and manage performance with suppliers and procurement.<br/> <br/> Both roles give you considerable scope to work autonomously on complex processes while assuming more responsibility across multiple segments, regions, or production units. You are in constant and proactive touch with a wide group of stakeholders, including senior managers, at both operational and tactical levels.<br/> <br/> <u>Contribute to an expert and collaborative team</u><br/> You will be an influential part of a team of approximately 70 people divided over the regions and different planning areas. The team is largely based at our Above Market Planning hub in Sassenheim and comprises around 25 different nationalities. It is a truly international working environment in which everyone challenges and encourages each other to reach their full potential so that the team performs at its best.<br/>  </p> <p><u>Further core responsibilities for both rules include: </u></p> <ul> <li>Preparing and facilitating/leading cross-functional meetings</li> <li>Leading and managing the implementation of local Continuous Improvement initiatives</li> <li>Maintaining good working relations with the stakeholders and creating the conditions for collaborative teamwork</li> <li>Supporting the onboarding, coaching and development of junior planners</li> <li>Act as backup for the Planning Manager during absence.<br/>  </li> </ul> <h2>What do you bring?</h2> <p><u>Do you have what it takes to succeed in this role? </u><br/> <br/> To apply for this position, you must be able to demonstrate a real understanding of (planning) processes, the supporting systems and tools and context. You combine a sharp analytical mind with the motivation and character to lead and determine prioritization and the implementation of improvements of processes, systems and tools. This requires the excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship skills necessary to convince others.  Other important criteria for the role are:</p> <ul> <li>Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations, or a Master that is closely related to the supply chain </li> <li>At least 2 years of relevant supply chain experience</li> <li>An open-minded and flexible approach necessary to learn and succeed within our dynamic, multicultural environment</li> <li>Ideally you are familiar with ERP systems such as SAP</li> <li>Fluent in written and spoken English, with any other major European languages an advantage.<br/>  </li> </ul> <h2>Become part of an outstanding company</h2> <p>AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from: </p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary with 46 holidays/leave days</li> <li>Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan </li> <li>Compensation for travel expenses to and from work  </li> <li>Possibility/ flexibility to work from home, including a budget for office supplies  </li> <li>Many fun company events planned by Young AkzoNobel (YAN) like drinks, ski trips, Christmas parties, museum visits, concerts, and many more </li> </ul> <h2>Application</h2> <p>We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Merith de Bock, Talent Acquisition Partner. Send an email to TalentResourcing.NL@akzonobel.com.</p> <p