Distribution & Inventory Optimization Manager

Sika; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Education assistance

Professional development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for distribution in Kentucky to lead the planning team and optimize the distribution network. You will manage inventory health, capacity, and costs, coordinating with Demand Planners and cross-functional teams to ensure service levels and cost targets.

As a senior role, you will drive process improvements, mentor a high-performing team, and oversee KPI-driven performance across the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business management.
• 7+ years experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or forecasting in the chemical or retail industry. APICS certification a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Must have good math skills, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Programs and SAP as an intermediate user.
• Must have the ability to develop process expertise to facilitate troubleshooting.
• Must be able to maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and overtime as business requires.

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 forecast accuracy.
• Bridge distribution with operations, customer service and business unit teams to meet customer needs.
• Monitor customer scorecards and communicate discrepancies with the business team.
• Monitor finished goods inventory using forecasts and orders to support operations.
• Coordinate with logistics to optimize supply chain efficiency and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or business management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sika is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for distribution in Kentucky to lead the planning team and optimize the distribution network. You will manage inventory health, capacity, and costs, coordinating with Demand Planners and cross-functional teams to ensure service levels and cost targets.

As a senior role, you will drive process improvements, mentor a high-performing team, and oversee KPI-driven performance across the distribution network.