Raw Materials Planner

Sika AG

The Raw Materials Planner is a critical role within our organization, responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of our supply chain. This position demands a high level of expertise in demand planning and analytical skills.

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Execute specialized demand planning assignments that require extensive consultation with subject matter experts to determine precise delivery requirements and conduct thorough analysis of available planning data to optimize execution strategies.
• Demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities in identifying key issues and patterns from complex and potentially conflicting planning data.
• Prepare and disseminate the XYZ report to team members and management on a monthly basis, based on consumption metrics.
• Conduct rigorous analysis to determine 3 and 6-month average sales for OMP, while focusing on consumption data for raw materials and packaging.
• Collaborate with the Sales department to obtain and validate forecast data for a minimum of 3 months, adhering to strict deadlines for data submission and review.
• Perform sophisticated forecast accuracy calculations, comparing mean averages of 3 and 6-month consumption against received forecasts, and engage in critical discussions with Sales to ensure forecast validity.
• Implement a 3-month rolling forecast in IBP following thorough validation and approval processes.
• Develop and maintain a robust system for safety stock calculations in SAP, taking into account lead times from purchase order issuance to warehouse receipt.
• Utilize advanced planning techniques to create purchase requisitions based on forecasts, available stock, open purchase orders, safety stock levels, and open sales data.