Process Manager Demand

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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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Process Manager Demand

Bow tie partner between BU and ISC CoE, Demand Hub and Global IBP; supporting as process coach on Demand planning & IBP process, platforms & tools. The role provides benchmarking and process maturity advice to the Business Process Manager who is responsible for process design. The Business Process coach responsible to align requirements for global process design, build, pilot and align the implementation plan with regional leaders following BPM guidelines and priorities.

About the Job:

Demand planning -> APT OMP CI & Coaching/Training; Demand Hub interface

• Guide BU demand team to leverage OMP & embed using statistical forecasting in demand planning, using Forecast Value Add as a lead indicator- analyze, monitor, and recommend improvements per BU/CU  (While it continues to be line responsibility of the BU Demand team and should be reviewed in the relevant IBP meeting and Demand BPO  plays a supportive role)
• Interface between BU and Demand Hub. Ensure routine/operational activities are as per timeline for the BU; raise escalations/ requests on behalf of the BU; help with process alignment
• OMP Forecastability v2 and other CI – coordinate on behalf of BUs; raise user stories
• Support in deployment/utilization of OMP to run weekly S&OE
• OMP: Create and maintain required pyramids, dashboards/reports/pivots, DemandGroups, and AAA segments
• APT support - measure process adherence and recommend improvements per CU
• APT design – test + deploy+ monitor ; participate in release 2 detailed design to validate key user inputs globally
• Demand planning team training & onboarding - coordinate per BU
• Project Planning Groups / Planning codes design- support per BU
• Support BU(s) in projects contributing to the improvement of DP process
• Share best practices across regions/BUs for improving demand plans

DART support

• DART trouble shooting
• DART onboarding / training
• DART CI user stories
• DART Access housekeeping
• Deploy non-SAP feeder for APT out-of-scope businesses (Russia, SAM Orbiz, ASC Films) to move all AkzoNobel to DART v5

IBP and S&OE

• Support in IBP maturity assessment and in projects related to improvement of IBP
• Support ISC CoE & BUs with commercial side of S&OE maturity assessment, standard S&OE deployment, CI
• Support in keeping IBP KMS updated (eg DP Community, IBP chair & facilitator)
• Support BUs as process coach for IBP FLM (the Power BI tool) – help drive deployment, training, troubleshoot, raise CI user stories
• Support Global IBP with monthly checks on IBP FLM data quality and data gaps and work with BU teams to address them.

About You:

• At least 8 years in Supply Chain/ Supply Planning/ Demand Planning function. Expert understanding of IBP and end-to-end planning processes.
• Masters or Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
• APICS certification is beneficial and if not yet achieved, it is expected to be reached within 2 years on the job.
• Strong experience in performance measurement, identification & application of error metrics, root-cause analysis, etc.
• Hands-on experience on Advanced Planning System or demonstrated process excellence to quickly learn and master APS.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Fluent in English is a must.
• Good communication skills and networking skills.

What we offer

• Join a growing multinational company. 
• Stable project.
• Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.  
• Hybrid teleworking modality.
• Dining room benefits.
• Flexible remuneration.
• Access to training platform. 
• Free parking and metro 5 minutes walking.
• Paddle/tennis and football court free to use on site. 

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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: 50423