Production Planner

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.

• Review customer releases and MRP to develop schedules in SAP/Excel
• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations in X4
• Schedule production to ensure proper WIP & FG inventories to support on time shipments and avoid expedites
• Manage phase in/phase out of engineering changes and new products to minimize obsolescence
• Schedule adequate time to accomplish; special production runs (Samples/Tool runs), maintenance downtimes, and other events
• Evaluate limitations in resources such as materials, equipment, manpower, and container availability to identify potential bottlenecks
• Maintain/modify SAP Master data to support customer orders, including Beginning and End of Life programs, safety stock levels, minimum and maximum order quantities, order multiples, etc.
• Work with cross functional teams to include Sales, Program Management, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Service
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to schedules and identify delays
• Train with current scheduler to understand existing practices and procedures, with a goal of refining and enhancing the scheduling process
• Develop process maps and decision tools

• Education required:  2-year degree in business management or 3-5 years’ experience in production scheduling
• Experience required:  5 years general experience in this field
• HIGHLY Preferred SAP scheduling experience
• Specific skills, knowledge and abilities required:  Strong computer skills in excel, word, and a computerized order processing system.  Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers. Thorough understanding of technical process constraints. Ability to analyze number and schedules in order to meet the customer’s demand. Project a professional demeanor at all times.  Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a time effective manner.  Develops and implements resourceful solutions on a daily basis.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.