Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist

Position Objective:

The Demand Planner – Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, Local product coordination, inventory management, logistics operations, warehouse management, customs clearance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures material availability and interaction with Salespersons while maintaining optimum inventory levels and delivering excellent customer service

Core Responsibilities：

Demand Planning and Procurement

• Create and manage intercompany purchase orders (India, EU and China, and MTO suppliers) in QP1
• Create PR for third-party vendors through SAP and Ariba.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock availability of third-party suppliers.
• Follow up on shipments from intercompany suppliers and external vendors.
• Update Planning Book, SOH and goods-in-transit information regularly.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve product quality and supply issues.
• Manage goods requisitions for sales, technical, product sample, and RCC requirements.
• Manage expense reimbursements related to import duties and courier handling charges through Concur.

Warehouse Management

• Perform daily cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Manage inbound goods receipt transactions.
• Monitor warehouse space utilization and storage efficiency.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Support warehouse optimization initiatives and saving projects

Transportation and Customs Management

• Coordinate transportation activities with carriers and freight forwarders.

• Track shipments and monitor delivery status.
• Manage customs clearance activities in coordination with customs brokers.
• Verify shipment values, harmonized system (HS) codes, and product descriptions.
  • Review and process import documentation, including Bills of lading (B/L), Commercial invoices, Packing lists, Delivery notes and Customs declarations
• Coordinate customs duty payments and obtain required approvals.
• Maintain records of customs entries and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all financial documents are processed within designated timelines

Supply Chain Reporting and Analytics and Customer Master Data and System Administration

• Prepare and analyze the following reports: Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) ,Inventory write-offs, Logistics performance reports, Warehouse utilization reports, Truck utilization reports, Intercompany airfreight expenditure reports, Free trade agreement (FTA) savings reports, Inventory reconciliation reports, AIC reports
• Maintain dashboards and key performance indicators etc.
• Analyze operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding master data changes.
• Raise system-related incidents through ServiceNow.
• Support SAP, Salesforce, and other supply chain systems.

Key Job Requirement:

• Inventory accuracy
• Material availability
• Forecast accuracy
• On-time delivery performance
• Warehouse utilization
• Truck utilization
• Freight cost optimization
• Customs clearance lead time
• Inventory write-off reduction
• Customer service performance

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.

We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.