Demand Planner M&PC

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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Demand Planner
Felling, Tyne & Wear (Hybrid 3 days office, 2 days at home)
£Competitive plus benefits 

We 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 
We have two Demand Planner vacancies available at AkzoNobel in Felling. Your role will be to help the business achieve targets by facilitating the forecasting and demand planning process in the EMEA region. We will look to you to ensure that high level forecasts from the business are translated into detailed product forecasts and supply plans. You will also track performance against KPI’s, produce regular reporting and identify solutions to barriers that prevent achievement of monthly targets.

Job Responsibilities 
•    Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate data for planning meetings.
•    Oversee weekly/monthly Demand Reviews with Sales and/or Customer Service team.
•    Feed forecasts into the relevant systems.
•    Support the Supply Planning team with SKU safety stock, product classification & master planning settings.
•    Measure forecast accuracy & review variances.
•    Assist in the product range management process including meeting attendance & forecast management for NPI/ upcoming deletions.
•    Support projects & process improvement to enhance performance & efficiency of planning activities.
•    Monitor and report forecast accuracy, investigating and explaining key variances.
•    Participate in product range management, including forecasts for new product introductions (NPI) and phase-outs.
•    Contribute to ongoing projects and process improvements aimed at increasing planning efficiency and performance.

Job Requirements 
•    Extensive experience working in the Demand / Supply chain role.
•    Proficient user of SAP & BI.
•    Experience in IBP processes and Demand/Supply Planning tools.

What Makes You Stand Out
•    Numerate with an eye for detail.
•    Good attention to detail & able to meet tight deadlines.
•    Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
•    Committed to a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
•    Advanced Excel skills.

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. 

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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: 47021