Sika AG

Materials Planning Manager

Sika AG • $88K — $105K *
Gastonia, NC 28054In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field; or a 2-year degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
  • 5+ years of supply chain/materials management experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive or IATF 16949.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on SAP experience (MM/PP) with strong Excel and Word skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in coaching and developing a team.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety policies within the factory and MP&L department.
  • Oversee production planning and ensure adherence to material and scheduling processes.
  • Publish and monitor the weekly production schedule to support timely shipments.
  • Coordinate with Project Management on engineering changes and new product phase-ins/outs to reduce obsolescence.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for inventory accuracy across departments.

Benefits

  • 401k with generous company match
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Floating holidays and paid volunteer time
  • Wellness and fitness reimbursements
  • Education assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee referral program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Overview of the Role:

The Materials Planning Manager owns material availability, production scheduling, capacity planning and inventory accuracy for the site so that every customer shipment leaves on time. You will manage, develop and coach the planning team, set departmental KPIs and individual goals, and serve as the site owner of SAP master data (BOMs, recipes, inventory) and the first point of contact for SAP issues affecting inventory and customers.

What We Are Looking For!
  • Ensure all safety policies are followed within the factory and the MP&L department.
  • Maintain procedures that meet IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
  • Oversee production planning; ensure materials and scheduling processes are developed and followed by the team.
  • Publish the weekly production schedule and monitor production so inventories support on-time shipments.
  • Maintain capacity planning for all equipment and labor, review material, equipment and manpower constraints for potential bottlenecks.
  • Partner with Project Management and schedulers on phase-in/phase-out of engineering changes and new products to minimize obsolescence.
  • Communicate recovery plans directly with customers as needed.
  • Work with the materials planner to manage raw material ordering and potential shortages; develop and implement raw material inventory procedures.
  • Oversee site purchasing activities and resolve invoice issues.
  • Oversee returnable packaging inventory and manage the repack department; ensure FIFO on all materials.
  • Oversee cycle counting of finished goods, raw material, packaging and semi-finished goods.
  • Maintain target inventory dollars and achieve finished-goods inventory turn targets.
  • Analyze finished-goods levels and adjust with schedulers; own over/under shipments and follow-up actions.
  • Manage inventory risk through the aged inventory report, working with Quality to recertify product where applicable.
  • Lead continuous improvement teams for inventory accuracy and participate in CI across all departments.
  • Maintain and verify SAP master data, including BOMs and recipes.
  • Manage handling units and manual corrections; correct deliveries and resolve ASN issues with customers.
  • Troubleshoot SAP inventory and customer issues; lead and guide key users so the required knowledge level is maintained in the local team.
  • Support global and local processes as the local business owner; identify and prioritize change requests that improve the function.
  • Report department metrics monthly; set departmental KPIs and individual goals with team members.
  • Post the weekly production compliance chart and customer ratings on communication boards.
  • Seek synergy opportunities across the region and with global Sika colleagues.


Qualifications

What You Will Bring!
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or a related field; or a 2-year degree with 3-5 years of experience in production scheduling and planning.
  • APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or similar certification is a plus.
  • 5+ years of supply chain / materials management experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive or IATF 16949 experience strongly preferred.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on SAP experience (MM/PP); strong Excel and Word skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a team, drive change and hold high standards.
  • Hands-on, floor-present leadership style and an ownership mindset you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
  • Strong analytical skills that turn numbers and schedules into decisions that meet customer demand.
  • Thorough understanding of technical process constraints and proven success with cross-functional teams.
  • Clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal and external customers, including strong listening skills.
  • Solid interpersonal, follow-up and prioritization skills.
  • Comfortable in a manufacturing environment approximately 95% indoors / 5% outdoors, with standard PPE required on the production floor.


Additional Information

Perks & Benefits
  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, Paid holidays
  • Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
  • Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
  • Education Assistance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program & More!

About Sika AG

Sika AG is a Swiss specialty chemical company that produces and distributes systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. The company has operations in over 100 countries and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Sika AG is a publicly traded company and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, and roofing and waterproofing systems.
Learn more about Sika AG
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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