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Develop and execute raw material supply plans to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations while balancing inventory investment and customer service. | Minimum 5 years experience in material or production planning in manufacturing, bachelor's degree preferred, proficiency in ERP and advanced Excel. | Material Planner (Raw Materials) (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Job #: 2026-18243 Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Schedule: 1st Shift (Days) (Hybrid – 3 days in Office, 2 days remote) Salary Range: $80k to $100k Yearly Location: We are seeking candidates who are local to Houston, TX or Huntsville, AL Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred. Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link) Job Summary: The Raw Material Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans that ensure the uninterrupted availability of raw materials to support manufacturing operations. This position requires expertise in inventory management, manufacturing planning, supply chain analytics, and supplier collaboration to balance customer service, production requirements, inventory investment, and working capital. The successful candidate must possess experience planning materials in a manufacturing environment where production schedules, changing customer demand, supplier lead times, and inventory optimization must be managed simultaneously. Essential Responsibilities: Develop and maintain raw material supply plans aligned with production schedules, customer demand forecasts, and manufacturing capacity. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to execute planning recommendations, purchase orders, rescheduling activities, and replenishment strategies. Manage supply plans in Make-to-Stock (MTS), Build-to-Order (BTO), and/or Assemble-to-Order (ATO) manufacturing environments. Balance material availability while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and expedite costs. Analyze inventory performance using Inventory Turns, Days of Supply, Safety Stock, Service Levels, Excess & Obsolete Inventory, and Slow-Moving Inventory. Determine and maintain appropriate safety stock based on demand variability and supplier lead times. Perform supply chain analysis using demand trends, supplier performance, consumption patterns, and inventory data. Interpret MRP exception messages and proactively resolve material shortages. Monitor market conditions affecting raw material availability, supplier capacity, pricing, transportation, and lead times. Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, R&D, and Customer Service to ensure uninterrupted production. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Raw Material Planning within manufacturing. Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred). Experience supporting MTS, BTO, or ATO manufacturing environments. Demonstrated inventory management and inventory analytics experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Critical Competencies: Manufacturing Supply Planning Inventory Management & Optimization Supply Chain Analysis Market Trend Analysis MRP Planning & Exception Management Manufacturing Inventory Analytics Demand Planning Production Planning Support Supplier Collaboration Risk Identification & Mitigation Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Functional Collaboration Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)
Develop and execute raw material supply plans to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations while balancing inventory investment and working capital. | Minimum 5 years of material or production planning experience in manufacturing, bachelor's degree preferred, proficiency in ERP and advanced Excel. | Material Planner (Raw Materials) (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Job #: 2026-18243 Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Schedule: 1st Shift (Days) (Hybrid – 3 days in Office, 2 days remote) Salary Range: $80k to $100k Yearly Location: We are seeking candidates who are local to Houston, TX or Huntsville, AL Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred. Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link) Job Summary: The Raw Material Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans that ensure the uninterrupted availability of raw materials to support manufacturing operations. This position requires expertise in inventory management, manufacturing planning, supply chain analytics, and supplier collaboration to balance customer service, production requirements, inventory investment, and working capital. The successful candidate must possess experience planning materials in a manufacturing environment where production schedules, changing customer demand, supplier lead times, and inventory optimization must be managed simultaneously. Essential Responsibilities: Develop and maintain raw material supply plans aligned with production schedules, customer demand forecasts, and manufacturing capacity. Utilize ERP/MRP systems to execute planning recommendations, purchase orders, rescheduling activities, and replenishment strategies. Manage supply plans in Make-to-Stock (MTS), Build-to-Order (BTO), and/or Assemble-to-Order (ATO) manufacturing environments. Balance material availability while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and expedite costs. Analyze inventory performance using Inventory Turns, Days of Supply, Safety Stock, Service Levels, Excess & Obsolete Inventory, and Slow-Moving Inventory. Determine and maintain appropriate safety stock based on demand variability and supplier lead times. Perform supply chain analysis using demand trends, supplier performance, consumption patterns, and inventory data. Interpret MRP exception messages and proactively resolve material shortages. Monitor market conditions affecting raw material availability, supplier capacity, pricing, transportation, and lead times. Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, R&D, and Customer Service to ensure uninterrupted production. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Raw Material Planning within manufacturing. Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred). Experience supporting MTS, BTO, or ATO manufacturing environments. Demonstrated inventory management and inventory analytics experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Critical Competencies: Manufacturing Supply Planning Inventory Management & Optimization Supply Chain Analysis Market Trend Analysis MRP Planning & Exception Management Manufacturing Inventory Analytics Demand Planning Production Planning Support Supplier Collaboration Risk Identification & Mitigation Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Functional Collaboration Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver a $10M Capex process improvement project on time and within budget. | Proven experience in operations in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills. | Launch Manager Mission Deliver the Mount Clemens Waterborne Process improvement project valued at $10M in Capex on time, to budget and with zero production start-up or customer quality issues. The Impact You'll Make As Launch Manager, you’ll be the driver of success. You’ll bridge the gap between Technology, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Indirect Purchasing, Supplier and Senior Management making sure every team is aligned and every detail is accounted for. Your work will directly influence our performance to 2027 Budget, the resulting improved operational efficiencies as well as how our customers experience this transformation in our manufacturing process from day one. What You'll Do • Lead cross-functional launch planning for the project—owning timelines, deliverables, and risk management. • Develop and maintain detailed launch roadmaps, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on milestones and dependencies. • Coordinate with all functions to ensure readiness across all channels. • Monitor launch KPIs (e.g., capex budget, project timing, production batch count & volume targets, Inventory targets) and adjust strategies in real time. • Ensure all process documentation and systems are delivered at launch as part of the project – process failure mode & effect analysis, control plans, AOP’s, Training Matrices, Preventative Maintenance Plans and spare parts. • Facilitate post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve processes. • Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure smooth execution of launch-related activities. Requirements • Proven experience in operations—preferably in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. BUSINESS INTERNAL • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—you can translate complex plans into clear, actionable steps. • Willingness to learn and apply project management and data analysis tools. • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.
Lead North American retail automotive sales growth by managing existing accounts, developing new customers, expanding product categories, and leading cross-functional teams to meet sales and margin targets. | 10+ years progressive sales experience preferably in automotive aftermarket, coatings, or consumer goods retail, proven sales growth and margin delivery, retail market expertise, strong financial acumen, and leadership skills. | Axalta Retail: Sales Director –America’s Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Position Overview America’s Sales Director will lead growth in the North American Retail Automotive market. This role will be responsible for driving sales with existing retail partners, developing new customer relationships, and expanding product categories to deliver sustainable growth. It will also have responsibility for development of Canada and subsequently developing Latin America (predominantly Mexico & Brazil). The ideal candidate is a retail expert with a proven track record in sales leadership with experience of building high calibre, high performing teams. An excellent communicator with expertise in account management, thru both fostering outstanding customer relationships, and using data driven insight to advance customer plans. Profit focused, the ideal candidate will have outstanding examples of delivering superior commercial outcomes, and experience of omni-channel environments. Role reports into the Axalta Retail Global Vice President. Key Responsibilities: Customer & Market Development Build, strengthen, and manage long-term relationships with existing retail partners. Identify and develop new U.S. retail customers to expand market presence. Develop Axalta Retail’s business in Canada and Latin America Partner with customers to align on growth initiatives, product assortment, and category strategies. Act as a retail category expert, navigating and leading line review processes with senior counter-parts in each customer, aligned to customer plans and category strategies. Build tools and processes, to systemize Axalta Retail’s customer management approach Sales & Performance Management Own and deliver the annual sales and margin budget. Create, activate, and monitor sales plans to achieve budget goals. Develop and execute customer account plans with clear growth strategies and KPIs. Provide regular reporting and insights on sales performance, ensuring a strong understanding of sales drivers and opportunities. Create regular performance loops based on reviewing market data and creating action plans based on customer wins, opportunities and competitive threats Cross-functional Leadership Deliver customer insights and market trends to product and marketing teams to influence innovation and portfolio development. Work closely with Marketing to ensure aligned activation plans deliver growth, outpace competitors, and deliver return on investment Collaborate with supply chain and operations to ensure reliable execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with finance and account leaders to monitor rebate payments, manage range review funding and ensure that customers are paying to agreed payment terms Support building a culture of openness and transparency in collaboration with Axalta Retail Marketing leadership and Axalta Retail Global Vice President Commercial Excellence Lead team to successfully drive deal negotiations and close opportunities with both new and existing accounts. Monitor competitive activity and market dynamics to proactively adapt strategies. Ensure compliance with company policies, pricing, and commercial terms. Coach account teams to build robust commercial decision making thru the team Qualifications & Experience: 10+ years of progressive sales experience, preferably in automotive aftermarket, coatings, or consumer goods retail. Proven track record of delivering sales growth, margin targets, and closing major deals. Deep understanding of the U.S. retail market and its buying processes, including line reviews. Understanding of channel management and effectively managing brands online Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze and report sales performance data. Excellent relationship builder with the ability to build teams, and to positively influence senior-level stakeholders both internally and externally. Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills. Key Competencies: Results-driven and commercially astute. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Retail expertise with customer-first mindset. Analytical, data-driven, and detail-oriented. Team Player Collaborative leadership style with ability to engage cross-functional teams. High energy, proactive, and resilient under pressure. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 1.1 - Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.
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