Hybrid Global Supply Chain Project Lead

AkzoNobel; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Annual bonus

401K retirement savings with 6% match

Generous vacation, personal andholiday

Paid Parental leave

Hybrid work for most exempt roles

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager in the United States to lead strategic initiatives that optimize end-to-end supply chain operations, reduce excess stock, and improve inventory health. You will partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Product Management, and regional leadership to drive sustainable improvements.

This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional projects, and opportunities to influence supply chain strategy across a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Project Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing supply chain improvement or inventory optimization initiatives.
• Experience with R&D environments and product development, preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that improve inventory performance and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Drive supply chain optimization projects across planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to improve inventory strategies and stock policies.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Develop business cases and project plans for strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects and deliver measurable business results.
• Create reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into inventory and operational performance.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across regions and functions to drive alignment and execution.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

SAP

Six Sigma

Project management software

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager in the United States to lead strategic initiatives that optimize end-to-end supply chain operations, reduce excess stock, and improve inventory health. You will partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Product Management, and regional leadership to drive sustainable improvements.

This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional projects, and opportunities to influence supply chain strategy across a