Demand & Inventory Analyst

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. For more information please visit [ © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

JOB PURPOSE

* Providing commercial analytical support for regional inventory management, with specific focus on reducing FG Slow Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inflow and increasing outflow * Detailed SKU, country, & segment level forecast creation, based on (OMP) statistical forecast generation, plus market enrichment This position can either be located in Nashville, TN or Reading, PA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Use corporate forecasting tools to provide an unconstrained demand forecast for the region, addressable by region, country, market segment, product family, customer, and SKU. * Work with the demand hub on selectively improving the statistical baseline forecast. * Support customer demand manager to liaise with other functions, such as sales, customer service, & marketing, to enrich the statistical forecast with customer/market intelligence, sales pipeline development, new product introduction. * Support customer demand manager to ensure vulnerabilities & opportunities to the demand plan are captured, articulated, quantified and included in the demand plan as appropriate. * Such items could include unusual seasonality factors, general or market-specific economic factors, planned price increases, or strategic company initiatives.

• Prepare & submit regular demand reporting requirements.
• Prepare required content for demand-specific IBP meetings, such as the

regional DMR’s.

• Key Responsibilities - SLOB Management.
• Root-cause analysis of reasons for SLOB inflow, and corrective actions. For

example (1) understanding reasons for over-forecasting and taking corrective action, (2) understanding reason for MTO in-stock and working with customer service and sales to sell (3) identifying FG SKU’s nearing shelf-life expiry and working with Quality to recertify & extend shelf-life (4) analysis of customer returns and corrective actions. * Support customer demand manager in coordinating the regional SLOB inventory process using the IHART SLOB tool, ensuring that solving actions are identified & implemented. * Coordinate with the sales team & supply chain on concession sale & reworking opportunities.

• Prepare required SLOB activity reporting.
• Abide by all relevant health, safety, and environmental rules, leading by

example in their application.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Years of experience: minimum 1 year
• Education: Ideally degree-qualified in a supply chain or business-related

subject

• Previous experience in demand planning, S&OP / IBP, and customer services
• Effective communication skills
• A strong analytical and lateral thinker
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to progress in the organization
• Pragmatic and be able to deliver in a pressured environment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary range for this role is: $85,000 to $95,000. 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. 401K retirement savings with 6% company match Eligible for annual bonus Medical insurance with HSA Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay Short & Long term disability Paid Parental leave after 1 year Career growth opportunities Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks Employee referral bonus Employee appreciation days

COMPETENCIES

Accepting Direction Accepting Responsibility Acquiring Information 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. Requisition ID: 54032

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