Supply Chain Manager

About the Company

With more than 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 is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide, playing a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility.

About the Role

The Supply Chain Manager for distribution is responsible for leading the planning team and the inventory health of the Sika distribution network. Inventory health includes product availability at distribution centers, capacity management, inventory turns, and minimizing storage, transportation, and obsolescence costs. Once a product is produced or purchased, the Supply Chain Manager and team optimize inventory, costs, and the resulting customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow, develop, and motivate a high-performing team of distribution planning professionals.
• Maximize product turns and minimize scrap risk in the distribution network.
• Represent distribution network capacity with business and production planning.
• Ensure product categories assigned are stocked according to business targets.
• Partner with Demand Planners to improve SKU location-level forecast accuracy.
• Serve as a business liaison between distribution, operations, customer service, and business unit teams.
• Proactively position product to support customer demands.
• Monitor key customer scorecards and communicate discrepancies with the business team.
• Monitor finished goods inventory using demand forecasts, historical orders, and software tools to support operations and customer requirements.
• Ensure forecasts are appropriate by SKU location to attain the highest level of customer satisfaction with the lowest cost.
• Optimize inventory velocity and minimize obsolete and aged inventory.
• Manage new product introductions and product eliminations while preventing scrap.
• Maintain open and direct communication with customer service and sales to ensure understanding of customer needs and requirements while coordinating with logistics to optimize supply chain efficiency and costs.
• Oversee slow-moving and obsolete inventory administration with the business teams.
• Serve as the functional expert of the Inventory Optimization (IO) tool.
• Drive process efficiency improvements through automation and process simplification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business management.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or forecasting in the chemical or retail industry.
• APICS certification a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English.
• Strong math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and SAP.
• Ability to develop process expertise to facilitate troubleshooting.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as business requires.
• Self-motivated with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career paths. The company prioritizes safety, well-being, open communication, and a safe workplace. Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability through social responsibility and minimizing environmental impact.