Demand Planner
Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of SIKA Group, headquartered in Switzerland. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for construction and industry.
Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With around 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.
Reports to: Procurement & Logistics Manager
Role Summary: The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts for the company's product offerings. Working closely with cross-functional operational teams, the role ensures demand plans are aligned with business objectives, optimize inventory levels, and support product availability and customer service performance.
General Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts for all product categories and product lines.
- Analyze historical sales trends, project pipelines, customer demand patterns, market intelligence, and commercial activities to improve forecast accuracy.
- Monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve forecasting effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance teams to gather market insights and align demand forecasts with business plans.
- Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing accurate demand projections and analysis.
- Work closely with Production, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure demand plans are translated into effective supply and inventory plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce stock-outs, excess inventory, slow-moving stock, and obsolescence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, forecasting methods, and data quality.
- Maintain accurate planning data within ERP and reporting systems.
- BSc/HND in Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, in the manufacturing industry.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite.
- Good understanding of forecasting methodologies, inventory management principles, and supply chain processes.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability.
Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, paid time off and paid holidays
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their careers.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable - every day.
Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability
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.