Capacity Manager

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.

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Job Purpose

Shape the Future of Supply Chain Planning

We''re looking for a Capacity Manager to play a key role in optimizing capacity, inventory, and supply chain performance across our manufacturing and distribution network.

This is an opportunity for a highly analytical and proactive supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, collaborating across functions, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Production, and Commercial teams to ensure the right balance between customer demand, operational capacity, and inventory performance.

If you''re someone who brings ideas, challenges the status quo, and enjoys turning data into action, we''d love to hear from you.

Key Respnsibilities

What You''ll Do

• Lead capacity planning activities across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Drive improvements in Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Analyze inventory and capacity trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory performance and reduce excess and obsolete inventory (SLOB).
• Develop scenarios and recommendations that support business decision-making.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning, and Commercial teams to improve operational performance.
• Coordinate governance meetings and provide meaningful performance insights through analytics and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on service, inventory, and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

What You''ll Bring

• Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 6 years experience in Capacity Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations. Preferable in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry, Paints/Coating or other High Volume Supply Chain Industry.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities and ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Experience supporting S&OP, S&OE, or IBP processes.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to identify opportunities and drive change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RCCP and inventory optimization.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other visualization tools.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or project management experience.
• Manufacturing or production planning experience.

Benefits/Rewards

The salary range for these skills is: $95.000 to $110,000. 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.

This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%, based on individual and company performance."

• 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
• Employee referral bonus

Why Join Us?

• High visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to influence strategic supply chain decisions.
• Exposure to senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Diverse mix of operational, analytical, and project-based work.
• Strong career growth opportunities within Supply Chain and Operations.

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.