Material Planner at Akzo Nobel in Waukegan, Illinois

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



The main objective will be to order raw materials and packaging to optimize the balance between service - stock - cost for the Supply Chain of the Waukegan site.




Key Responsibilities

• Planning and ordering of raw & packaging materials and finish goods, ensuring that the production plan can be executed.


• Review/ update production planners and manage material availability.


• Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines, taking into account capacity agreements and storage capacity on the site.


• Communication with GBS team about price changes and master data changes in ERP.


• Manage MRP exception messages.


• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI's to measure performance.


• Reviewing with Supplier flexibility to support Material Planning


• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC) of raw and pack materials, whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.


• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack). Ensure rework, retest and scrapping at the site.


• Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on raw & pack materials for existing, new and phase-out products; also maintaining updated in ERP system.


• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required material planning activities; also support on reporting where necessary.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or two years higher education is required


• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.


• SAP experience is preferred


• Experience in Logistics will be also valuable.


• Excell skills

Rewards & Benefits



The annual salary range for this position is $63,000.00 to $70,000.00. The position is eligible for an annual bonus of 4%, relocation assistance, and employee benefits that are effective the first day of employment. Also eligible to participate in AkzoNobel's amazing employee discount program.


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 after 1 year • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus


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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.


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