Production Planner/ Capacity 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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, 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.

1.Monthly analyzes data from the previous months, actual sales, production loading and capacity, inventory, backorders (open orders) and forecast accuracy for all locally produced products, to determine quantity for production per product

2.Generates the Master Production Schedule for the month and submits it to the Supply Chain Manager, then to the Head of Operations Strategy for approval before cascading it to the concerned departments. Calculates and measures forecast vs actual production.

3.Regularly coordinates with Target Markets and Customer Service for the current month’s forecast and confirmed Sales Orders to be dispatched.

4.Collaborates with Supply Planning and Procurement in conducting S I & OP meetings on forecasts for Locally produced products.

5.Coordinates with Customer Service, Target Market and Marketing for any changes made in sales forecast based on Projects and Promotions on a weekly and daily basis. Updates the production schedule on a weekly or as needed basis then submits is to the Supply Chain Manager, then to the Head of Operations Strategy for approval before sending it out to concerned departments.

6.Coordinates with Customer Service, Target Market and Marketing for any changes made in sales forecast based on Projects and Promotions on a weekly and daily basis. Updates the production schedule on a weekly or as needed basis then submits is to the Supply Chain Manager, then to the Head of Operations Strategy for approval before sending it out to concerned departments.

7.Reviews regularly all A’s and B’s items using ABC analysis. Establishes and reviews quarterly, if needed, any changes in safety stocks, replenishment point and production lead time for all locally produced products.

8.Monitors the stock movement daily for all locally produced products. Coordinates with Supply Planning and Procurement for the availability and timing of arrival of needed raw and packaging materials on a weekly/daily basis.

9. Works closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, and QC/R&D for any change in schedules, raw material allocation and gives feedback to Internal Customers.

10.Creates Production order in ERP System i.e. SAP BYD, prints and ensures they are routed to warehouse personnel for advance preparation of materials to be issued to production.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

At least 3-5 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.

Knowledge of production planning software