Production Planner II

2 months ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States AkzoNobel Full time

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
  • Development of an optimal factory plan (including tolling) for the short (12-weeks) and long term (24 months) in which you fulfill the market demands 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 (managing daily improvements) meeting & gate keeping meetings with other departments and support with providing relevant KPI's to measure performance.
  • Support and/or lead projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities; SLOBs (slow moving and obsolete), Inventories and Service across scope site / supply points.
  • Requirements inventory setting and management at central distribution center. Resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
  • Inventory plan volume and value projection and warehouse/ logistics capacity planning at central distribution center.
  • Manage demand exceptions with Demand managers/planner, logistics and Supply Planning Manager. Point of contact for customer service and sales exceptions.
Job Responsibilities
  • Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
  • Master production plan 12-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 EBQs (economic batch quantity). Make sure the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (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, Sales and Customer Service to understand customer requirements and incorporate this in the production plan.
  • Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support by 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 – on time in full) and inventory targets (OWC – operating working capital) at the central DC's while understanding cost impact on production.
  • Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock. Ensure rework and scrapping of FINI (finished goods) at the site/primary DC.
  • Set inventory strategy including safety stock settings on existing, new and phase-out products.
Job Requirements
  • At least 3-year experience in Supply Planning in Manufacturing
  • Expert on Supply Planning in SAP and BI
  • Experience on IBP processes, Advanced Supply Planning tools
  • Project and Change Management skills
  • Experience on coordinating teams and managing stakeholders
Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is: $82, $91, This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Eligible for an annual 7.5% bonus

Benefits: Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Hybrid work for most exempt roles
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 41789


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