Warehouse & Logistics Manager

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 The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective flow of materials and finished goods across the site and its third-party logistics operation. The role leads the end-to-end warehouse and logistics organization, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, delivery performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness. The Manager leads approximately 30 direct and indirect employees and establishes a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The role also ensures effective integration and performance of the off-site third-party warehouse, with clear accountability and seamless coordination between internal and external operations. Key Responsibilities Leadership, People & Culture Lead, develop, and engage a team of approximately 30 direct and indirect employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, ownership, and operational excellence. Ensure effective workforce planning, performance management, capability development, cross-training, and succession planning. Set clear expectations and hold the organization accountable for safety, service, quality, productivity, inventory, and cost performance. Warehouse & Logistics Operations Lead safe, efficient, and reliable end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, from receiving and material storage through production supply, finished goods handling, and outbound shipping. Ensure effective planning, prioritization, and coordination of material flows to meet production and customer requirements. Establish and maintain robust processes, standard work, and operational discipline to deliver high levels of service, productivity, and reliability. Off-Site Warehouse & 3PL Management Own the operational interface with the third-party logistics provider and ensure effective performance within the agreed hybrid operating model. Establish clear accountability, processes, service expectations, and communication between the site and 3PL. Monitor 3PL performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement across service, safety, quality, inventory, capacity, and cost. Inventory & Material Control Ensure effective control and availability of raw materials, packaging, work-in-process, pre-batched materials, and finished goods across the warehouse and logistics network. Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, material traceability, and transactional discipline while minimizing loss, damage, obsolescence, and unnecessary handling. HSE&S, Quality & Compliance Ensure warehouse and logistics operations meet all company HSE&S, quality, and regulatory requirements, with particular focus on the safe handling, storage, and movement of chemical and hazardous materials. Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks and ensure timely resolution of safety, quality, and compliance issues. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead the operational excellence agenda for warehouse and logistics, driving standardization, productivity, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Use data and performance insights to identify priorities and deliver measurable improvements in safety, serv…

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