Job Description

Under general supervision, plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and departmental workflows; in addition to, initiating, developing and maintaining supply plans for components and finished products necessary to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation and satisfy the demand, inventory and service levels of the customers while complying with and executing company policies and procedures. Acts as the primary contact for all communication between customer service and the production area impacting customer deliveries, product costs, shop schedules, inventory and efficiency.

• Initiates continuous and effective communications between Customer Service and the production area.
• Responsible for order due date management of the assigned area.
• Meets and exceeds area goals and objectives (accountable for area performance in Materials Management) – On Time Performance and Inventory goals.
• Initiates work orders with appropriate lot sizes to ensure efficient and low cost production, timely delivery, and maintenance of adequate inventory levels. Works with MRP messages to assure continuous flow.
• Monitors currently planned order execution via daily review of appropriate data printouts and support established ship dates on all customer orders. Coordinates contingency plans to achieve delivery promises when important deviations occur or properly adjusts due dates in the system and informs Customer Service of the changes.
• Coordinates the supply of materials and subcontract operations to meet production schedules.
• Analyzes current inventory for excess and obsolete items and maintain proper inventory levels and quality per policies and procedures.
• Reviews cell capacities and develops both short and long term capacity plans, establishing and adjusting schedule dates and relative priorities on work orders, adjusting lot sizes when necessary to meet manufacturing requirements and constraints, customer service and inventory requirements.
• Determines, recommends and provides for alternatives when demands exceed capacities.
• Recommends, implements, and documents new procedures and policies to improve the effectiveness of the operation.
• Gains familiarity with the other Planning functions and act as a backup as needed.
• Processes paperwork and maintain records as required.

Qualifications

** Qualifications/Experience:**
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field preferred
• Years Experience: 3-5 years experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Other: Operational knowledge of supply chain management with MRP experience.

Special Requirements:
• Must have working knowledge of PC systems and applications. DRP, MPS, MRP preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of inventory management in the capacity of planning and scheduling.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong customer satisfaction focus.
• Must be able to participate in continuous improvement and problem solving teams.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.