Assistant Manager - Material Planner Job Details | AkzoNobel

Assistant Manager - Material Planner

Date : Jun 11, 2025

Location : Bangalore, IN

Company : AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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Purpose / Key Objectives of the Job

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• Work as RM Planner for India Coatings (MPY, Powder, ASC, ICO) to ensure the required service to the customer and the appropriate balance with costs and inventory for both finished goods and materials.
• Be the interface for RM Supply Planning with Country BU Teams, IN Manufacturing Leadership, ISC Finance, RDI etc.
• Ensure the region is meeting the targets month after month in terms of OTIF (Delivery Capability), Inventory (DIO) and SLOBs ( PERCENT ) optimizing the impact on manufacturing, logistics and procurement costs.
• Implement and develop the needed processes and tools to perform the required planning activities.
• Develop the team and ensure their engagement.
• Be the Point of Contact for RM Supply Planning Process Audits, Updates to Country Leadership Team, Finance team etc.
• Support the BU Supply Chain Managers on side projects and the deployment of the strategy and operational plans into the region.
• Ensure good communication and integration with demand / Bus, manufacturing, procurement, logistics and finance.

Responsibilities

Assistant Manager- Material Planning :

Key Performance Indicators

Level of Autonomy

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Examples

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Job Requirements

Essential educational qualifications, relevant experience and requested skills.

The successful applicant should meet the following requirements :

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.