Production Planner/ Capacity Planner

Sika Deutschland GmbH; Taguig; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction products is seeking a Production Planner in Taguig. This role involves analyzing data, generating production schedules, and ensuring coordination with various departments. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and have 3-5 years of experience in production planning. Strong knowledge of production planning software is required. Join a company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in production planning software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze previous months' data to determine production quantities.
• Generate and submit the Master Production Schedule for approval.
• Coordinate with markets and customer service for forecasts and orders.
• Monitor stock movement and coordinate with supply planning and procurement.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

SAP BYD knowledge

Education

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

Job description

1. Monthly analyzes data from previous months, including actual sales, production loading and capacity, inventory, backorders (open orders), and forecast accuracy for all locally produced products to determine the production quantity 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. Coordinates regularly 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 accordingly, then submits it to the Supply Chain Manager, then to the Head of Operations Strategy for approval before disseminating it to concerned departments.
6. Reviews regularly all A’s and B’s items using ABC analysis. Establishes and reviews quarterly, if needed, any changes in safety stocks, replenishment points, and production lead times for all locally produced products.
7. Monitors stock movement daily for all locally produced products. Coordinates with Supply Planning and Procurement for the availability and timing of raw and packaging materials.
8. Works closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, and QC/R&D for schedule changes and raw material allocation, providing feedback to internal customers.
9. Creates production orders in ERP systems (e.g., SAP BYD), prints, and ensures routing to warehouse personnel for material preparation for production.

Your expertise - Our strength

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.

About Sika

Sika, with over 100 years of experience, is a global leader in innovation and sustainability in the development and production of systems and products for construction, transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy industries.

With offices in over 103 countries, over 400 manufacturing facilities, and more than 33,000 employees worldwide, Sika's commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability, along with customer focus, makes us a leader in our industries.