Planning Analyst

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Job Summary

Job Description

Sika is seeking a Planning Analyst to elaborate and monitor production plans across multiple plants and product lines. The role involves controlling raw material availability, collaborating with Purchasing and Logistics for timely supply, and providing sales with reliable information on product availability. The analyst will interact with various departments to align priorities, optimize resources, and propose corrective actions for deviations. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in production planning/MRP, solid knowledge of MRP/MPS, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills, along with strong analytical and communication abilities.
Must have:
  • Elaborate and monitor the production plan for multiple plants and product lines.
  • Control availability of raw materials and inputs, ensuring the continuity of the production process.
  • Collaborate with the Purchasing and Logistics areas to guarantee timely supply.
  • Provide reliable information to the Sales area on availability and delivery times.
  • Constantly interact with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other key areas to align priorities and optimize resources.
  • Analyze deviations and propose corrective actions to comply with established plans.
Good to have:
  • Participation in S&OP/IBP processes
  • Knowledge of APS / advanced planners
  • Notions of Power BI/Tableau/Looker
  • Experience in variable demand environments and inventory optimization
  • Intermediate English

Job Details

Our goals - Your path

  • Elaborate and monitor the production plan for multiple plants and product lines.
  • Control availability of raw materials and inputs, ensuring the continuity of the production process.
  • Collaborate with the Purchasing and Logistics areas to guarantee timely supply.
  • Provide reliable information to the Sales area on availability and delivery times.
  • Constantly interact with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other key areas to align priorities and optimize resources.
  • Analyze deviations and propose corrective actions to comply with established plans.

Your experience - Our strengths

  • Degree or advanced student in Industrial Engineering, Organization/Logistics/Administration or related fields (exclusive).
  • 2+ years in production planning / MRP in an industry with multiple SKUs and plants (exclusive).
  • Solid handling of MRP/MPS, BOM/material lists, lead times, safety stocks and capacity (exclusive).
  • Experience working with ERP (SAP/Oracle/JDE or similar) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, functions, data management) (exclusive).
  • Strong analytical capacity and prioritization, with a focus on meeting deadlines (exclusive).
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional interaction with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality and Sales (exclusive).
  • Participation in S&OP/IBP processes (desirable).
  • Knowledge of APS / advanced planners and notions of Power BI/Tableau/Looker (desirable).
  • Experience in variable demand environments and inventory optimization (desirable).
  • Intermediate English (desirable).

Going Beyond. Together.

We are Building Trust every day, which is why our commitment is to equal opportunities where the selection process focuses on people and their abilities, merits and achievements. We are based on equal opportunities without distinction or exclusion regarding gender, race, age and/or religion.

About Sika

Sika is a specialized chemical company with a leading global position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors.

Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in more than 400 factories and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In this way, it plays a crucial role in transforming the construction and transport industries towards greater environmental compatibility.

In 2024, Sika's approximately 33,000 employees generated annual sales of 11.76 billion Swiss francs (CHF).

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Working at Sika means having the ability to make a global impact. With activities in over 100 countries, you are in the driver`s seat of your career. Explore the many opportunities we have for an exciting and diverse career. Let's go beyond together!

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