Material Planner (Summer worker)

AkzoNobel supplies sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Interpon, Nordsjö and Sikkens – are 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 a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations. For more information www.akzonobel.com
Are you a student or did you recently graduated, do you have passion for paint and would like to work in an international arena? Our Supply chain Planning function at our site just outside Malmö are now looking for a summer substitute during June-August.


Why should you work at AkzoNobel?
With us at AkzoNobel, you are met by a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where we work together with a focus on innovation and sustainability, to achieve the goal of being a world leader in the colour industry. Diversity enriches our workplaces, and we work actively together with our employees to make them feel comfortable and develop. We work strategically to become a better employer. This results, among other things, in that we are appointed to one of Sweden's Career Companies and have received Top Employer certification 2023. We offer you an international working environment where you get to take on rewarding and challenging tasks that broaden your horizons and develop you in your role. You will work with competent and like-minded colleagues who share your attitude and enthusiasm. Welcome to us!


What you will do?
Our Material Planning function are responsible for the purchasing of all Product Related materials with a wide range of materials from a global supplier base. The core purpose of this role is to execute the planning of raw materials and packaging materials, ensuring that the production plan can be executed. Through close contact with procurement and suppliers you ensure a solid supplier relationship and performance. This requires a high-level understanding of the trade-offs between service, inventory and costs, as well as comprehensive understanding of existing and future capacity plans at the manufacturing plant. The role also involves the following tasks:


• Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines
• Support the material controllers and the site with analyses when needed to create visibility
• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance
• Balance service level and inventory targets of raw and pack materials
• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack)
• Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data
• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required material planning activities.


This position is a summer substitute, during June-August, located on our site just outside Malmö. You will report to European Supply Planning Manager Manager for Wood coatings.


Who you are?
We believe that you are a person with ambition to succeed, have a continuous imporovement mindset and looking to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment. You are a team player with communication and analytical skills. You have the ability to multi task and prioritize when it´s needed, with a problem-solving mindset. The following requirements for this role:


• Student or recently graduated, Business / Logistics / Supply Chain
• Background in Logistics
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantatge
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Fluent written and spoken English & Swedish, other languages would be advantageous


Your application
We welcome people from all different backgrounds who see sustainability, safety and innovation as important principles. If you have a passion for paint, then take the step and submit your application already today for your chance to work together with us. Since the manager is English speaking please write your application in English, others will be rejected. We do not accept applications via email or phone. We review the applications continuously.


For further information about the role, please contact Albert Pérez Rodrigo, Supply Planning Manager Wood Europe. albert.perezrodrigo@akzonobel.com


For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Samuel Johannesson
samuel.johannesson@akzonobel.com