Materials Planning & Inventory Manager

Sika AG; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical benefits

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Volunteer time

Education assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Sika Marion is seeking a Materials Manager to plan materials and services for the Marion production facility, establish production schedules, and supervise production planners to meet customer demand.

You will oversee purchasing, inventory accuracy, and material flow with Receiving and Plant Logistics, act as a troubleshooter across manufacturing, quality, and logistics, and drive cost-efficient operations while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business Management or related field.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing/warehouse/distribution.
• Direct experience with materials and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling to meet customer requirements.
• Lead production planners and purchasing teams.
• Maintain inventory control and on-time shipping.
• Collaborate with Receiving and Plant Logistics to optimize material flow.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing

ERP systems

Education

BS in Business Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sika Marion is seeking a Materials Manager to plan materials and services for the Marion production facility, establish production schedules, and supervise production planners to meet customer demand.

You will oversee purchasing, inventory accuracy, and material flow with Receiving and Plant Logistics, act as a troubleshooter across manufacturing, quality, and logistics, and drive cost-efficient operations while maintaining safety standards.