Supply Chain Project Manager

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

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.

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 www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Make an Impact Across Our Global Supply Chain
We are looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives that improve inventory performance, reduce excess stock, and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations.
In this highly visible role, you will partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Product Management, and regional leadership teams to drive sustainable improvements that strengthen customer service, improve inventory health, and support business growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, leading cross-functional projects, and influencing change across a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 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 working in or closely supporting Research & Development (R&D) environments, with an understanding of product development, innovation pipelines, stage-gate processes, and commercialization activities preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to support new product introductions and supply chain readiness.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using 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.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to drive high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to global stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ability to influence business decisions and supply chain strategy.
• Career growth within a world-class manufacturing and supply chain organization.
• Meaningful work that supports sustainability through inventory optimization and waste

Benefits/Rewards

The salary range for these skills is: $95.000 to $110,000. 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.
This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 10%, based on individual and company performance.

• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Annual bonus
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Paid Parental leave
• Hybrid work for most exempt roles
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

Why Join Us?

• High visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to influence strategic supply chain decisions.
• Exposure to senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Diverse mix of operational, analytical, and project-based work.
• Strong career growth opportunities within Supply Chain and Operations.

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.