Supply Chain Planner

AkzoNobel; İzmit; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in Turkey is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support production and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills, with up to a year of experience or as a new graduate. Responsibilities include material planning and collaboration with teams to enhance supply performance. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics.
• New graduate or up to 1 year of experience in supply chain planning.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of production and procurement plans.
• Assist in material planning for timely availability of resources.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth execution of plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Flexibility

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 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 please visit www.akzonobel.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.
• New graduate or up to 1 year of experience in supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively.
• Fluent in English and comfortable in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP is a plus.

Job Description

• Support the development and execution of production, procurement, and distribution plans to balance service, inventory, and cost.
• Assist in material planning to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and labels.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of plans.
• Safeguard accuracy of master data and support the maintenance of planning parameters in SAP.
• Monitor supply performance KPIs and provide reporting support.
• Contribute to the reduction of slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOB).
• Support projects and continuous improvement initiatives within supply planning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.