Supply Planning Manager, Global Manufacturer

Date: Jan 20, 2026

Location: High Point, NC, US, 27260

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.

• Manage the supply team of up to five (5) employees with responsibility for training, motivating, evaluating, and ensuring successful completion of required tasks.
• Execute an effective and timely Supply Planning process for all material types (raw/pack, traded, intermediate and finished goods) that include supply model design, distribution, production, and materials/capacity/inventory planning for a rolling twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) month time period.
• Define strategies to ensure accurate customer order fulfillment.
• Manage manufacturing capacity, communicating risk and opportunities within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Define inventory policies for Cycle Stock (expected to be sold based on demand forecasts) and Safety Stock (to meet excess demand or protect against delayed shipments from your suppliers).
• Monitor, track, and report on the delivery of the supply and inventory plans on a weekly basis.
• Execute plans for new products and product changes by interacting with Demand Planning, Marketing and Sales.
• Facilitate the continuous improvement of the On-time-in-full (OTIF) process, ensuring customers receive accurate orders. Proactively identify major issues and opportunities around supply and take ownership to drive quantifiable solutions and positive business results.
• Lead the Supply Review throughout the Integrated Business Planning Process (IBP). Participates in the Demand Control meetings.
• Prepare the Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) analysis and review production capacity with Operations.

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5 years' experience in production planning, master production scheduling, or capacity management. Experience with in a validated or regulated supply chain environment preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirement.
• Knowledgeable of material requirements planning, distribution requirement planning, master production scheduling, and rough cut capacity planning.
• Effective people management skills with the ability to engage, communicate, and ensure tasks/projects are completed according to schedule.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to neogtinate and influence others.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office. High level of proficiency using SAP.

The salary range for these skills is $ - $ based upon experience. 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.

Perks for Joining Akzo Nobel!
Medical insurance with HAS
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
Annual Bonus
401(K) retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous Vacation, Personal and Holiday Pay
Paid Parental leave
Active Diversity and 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.