Intercompany Transport Planner Specialist

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.

We are currently looking for an Intercompany Transport Planner to join us at our facility in Asturias, Spain.

As a Logistics Planning & Execution Specialist, you will be responsible for executing approved Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) plans by organizing, coordinating, and monitoring physical product flows between plants, suppliers, distribution centers, and customers. This role ensures on-time, cost-effective movements by translating DRP outputs into executable transportation and warehouse activities, managing day-to-day logistics operations, and resolving execution issues.

Key responsibilities:

• DRP Execution: Execute approved DRP replenishment plans and release shipments in line with required quantities, delivery dates, service levels, and inventory targets.
• Transportation Planning: Plan and coordinate transportation activities across road, sea, air, and intermodal networks, ensuring cost-effective and timely product movements.
• Carrier & 3PL Coordination: Work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to secure capacity, manage bookings, and ensure service-level compliance.
• Shipment Execution & Issue Resolution: Monitor shipments from origin to destination, resolve transportation, warehouse, and supply chain exceptions, and communicate risks and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination: Coordinate inbound and outbound schedules with warehouse operations and ensure inventory movements align with operational requirements and stock targets.
• Systems & Data Management: Execute logistics transactions within ERP, TMS, and WMS systems while maintaining accurate master data and shipment records.
• Logistics Performance Monitoring: Track and report key logistics KPIs, including OTIF, transportation costs, lead-time adherence, and service performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvement opportunities and support logistics optimization, standardization, and digitalization initiatives.

Key requirements:

• Travel availability is required; 15-20% of the time, across EMEA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics planning, transportation planning, supply chain operations, or distribution execution.
• Hands-on experience working with SAP and logistics systems such as TMS and WMS.
• Strong understanding of distribution networks, inventory management, transportation processes, and supply chain flows.
• Experience collaborating with DRP, Supply Planning, S&OP, IBP, or related supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of international logistics and multimodal transportation operations; APICS, Lean, or similar certifications are advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills in fast-paced operational environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, combined with a data-driven mindset and strong attention to detail.

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.

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.

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