Strategic Production Planner & Inventory Optimizer

Sika; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, paid holidays

Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer ?me

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Production Planner to prioritize and plan manufacturing processes to meet demand and optimize inventory. You will create, update, and maintain production schedules under the Director of Supply Chain, coordinating with manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to ensure on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing material requirements, generating purchase requisitions, and maintaining traceability for WIP and finished goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required or preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Operational knowledge of supply chain management with MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements generated by sales orders and MRP systems.
• Develop and manage production schedule to ensure timely production of goods.
• Generate purchase requisitions in accordance with material requirements.
• Establish stocking plans and appropriate levels for materials.
• Act as a liaison between manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to resolve discrepancies and expedite flow of materials.
• Build favorable relationships with customers by coordinating with Production, Export, and Shipping Departments.
• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving on material shortages to ensure timely delivery to manufacturing.
• Maintain ongoing traceability for WIP and finished product with manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate with logistics to establish and maintain inventory accuracy of raw materials, packaging, WIP and completed product.
• Achieve inventory accuracy goals and meet service and cost objectives.
• Provide reports on inventory and service levels.
• Develop, track and provide monthly finished product forecast reports.
• Review trends and variations with manager.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects as required by manager.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

MRP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

Job description

Sika is seeking a Production Planner to prioritize and plan manufacturing processes to meet demand and optimize inventory. You will create, update, and maintain production schedules under the Director of Supply Chain, coordinating with manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to ensure on‑time delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing material requirements, generating purchase requisitions, and maintaining traceability for WIP and finished goods.