Capacity Manager

AkzoNobel•High Point, NC

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capacity Manager optimizes capacity, inventory, and supply chain performance across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role works with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Production, and Commercial teams to balance customer demand, operational capacity, and inventory performance. The position focuses on analytical problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The manager leads capacity planning and helps improve Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes. The role analyzes capacity and inventory trends, identifies risks and opportunities, develops decision-making scenarios and recommendations, and advances initiatives to improve inventory performance and reduce excess and obsolete inventory. It also coordinates governance meetings, reports performance insights, and leads improvement projects focused on service, inventory, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience in Capacity Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
ERP experience, preferably SAP.
Experience supporting S&OP, S&OE, or IBP processes.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Proactive approach and willingness to identify opportunities and drive change.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods industry, paints/coatings, or another high-volume supply chain industry.
Experience with RCCP and inventory optimization.
Knowledge of Power BI or other visualization tools.
Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or project management experience.
Manufacturing or production planning experience.

Responsibilities

Lead capacity planning activities across manufacturing and distribution operations.
Drive improvements in Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Analyze inventory and capacity trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Lead initiatives to improve inventory performance and reduce excess and obsolete inventory (SLOB).
Develop scenarios and recommendations to support business decision-making.
Partner with Manufacturing, Logistics, Planning, and Commercial teams to improve operational performance.
Coordinate governance meetings and provide performance insights through analytics and reporting.
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on service, inventory, and operational efficiency.