Process Coach

• Assist the Regional Transformation Manager to standardize and implement the regional planning processes and solutions.
• Lead the deployment of manufacturing primary processes and solutions across the region following the A3 roadmap and AkzoNobel Make standards.
• Train and guide Key-users in their specific production process or tools.
• Act as linking pin between the CoE BPM, BPO and Key-users
• Tailor global designs to regional and customer specific characteristics
• Work on the continuous planning assessment and benchmarking to identify improvement opportunities, including end to end value stream mapping.
• Work with the global teams to roll out make processes (Eg: IBP, Routing, Master Recipe, Production version, PSP, MME, MDI process for Make, Gatekeeping meetings).
• Work with the central Master Data teams and System Support Experts on the master data update to ensure ERP system runs accurately.
• Support delivering planning KPI’s in region.
• Represent the supply planning practice in the region and support the enrichment and maintenance of the global Knowledge Management System.
• Key enabler for APT/OMP roll-out.
• SAP expert in Planning module
• Master data & MRP Adherence

Job Requirement

• At least 4-6 years in Supply Chain function; strong experience in operations, planning and good hands on exposure to IT/ERP related projects
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Science or Engineering
• APICS certified a plus.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong project management skills and deadline accountability.
• Functional excellence & credibility to drive the organization forward.
• Ability to operate effectively across different cultures and functions.
• Good communication skills, strong command in English.
• Ability for benchmark studies covering financial and productivity savings.
• Awareness and compliance with general HSE requirements
• Ability to travel 15-25% of time.