Job Description
- Direct Material Planning
Plan and execute purchase orders for direct materials based on production plans, demand forecasts, and inventory policies.
- Inter-company Supply Coordination (Core Responsibility)
Manage procurement and supply coordination for inter-company materials sourced from global Sika manufacturing sites.
Monitor inter-company purchase orders, delivery schedules, and shipment status.
- Import Operations
Coordinate import activities for direct materials, including shipping schedules, customs clearance support, import documentation, and delivery monitoring.
- Inventory Management
Monitor inventory levels of direct materials to maintain targeted inventory while minimizing excess stock.
- SAP & Supply Chain Execution
Execute procurement transactions in SAP, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, delivery follow-up, and goods receipt monitoring.
-Documentation & Reporting
Maintain procurement and import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs clearance documents, and shipping records.
- Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.
Participate in cross-functional projects to improve operational performance.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, International Trade, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Purchasing Planning, or Supply Chain Operations
-Experience managing inter-company procurement or global supply coordination is highly preferred.
- Experience using SAP ERP (MM module preferred).
- Strong PC skills utilizing such software programs as MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, and MS Power Point. Critical.
- Strong analytical and planning skills / Excellent coordination and communication skills
- Possesses problem solving ability / High sense of ownership and accountability
- Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration / Positive attitude with continuous improvement mindset
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
- Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
Nice to have
- Experience working in a multinational manufacturing company (automotive industry preferred)
- Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative
approach to working together.
- Knowledge of import/export regulations and Incoterms
-APICS/CPIM certification is an advantage
Additional Information
The SCM team in Sika Korea consists of a manager and a team members, and field logistics teams, playing a pivotal role responsible for production planning processes and product delivery in Korea.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.