Production Master Planner

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position: Responsible for the prioritizing and planning of a production process to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and achieve OLA and DIOH objectives. Create, update and maintain production schedules in accordance with product demand, material availability, and appropriate lead-time. Work is performed under the general direction of the Materials Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review and analyze material requirements generated by sales orders and MRP systems.
• Develop and manage production schedule to ensure timely production of goods.
• Generate purchase requisitions in accordance with material requirements.
• Establish stocking plans and appropriate levels for materials.
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to resolve discrepancies, determine priorities, and in general expedite the flow of materials based on production schedule requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Export, and Shipping Department to build favorable relationships with customers, and help resolve freight problems that may arise
• Evaluate, coordinate and make all material transfers where practical and feasible.
• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving on material shortages to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing.
• Maintain ongoing traceability for WIP and finished product, coordinating with manufacturing personnel to solve any material problems to ensure on-schedule production.
• Coordinate with logistics to establish and maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials, packaging, WIP and completed product.
• Achieve inventory accuracy goals, meet target service and cost objectives.
• Provide reports on inventory and service levels.
• Develop, track and provide monthly report on finished product forecast.
• Review trends and variations with manager.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects as required by manager.
  
  

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.