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Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops 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. In 2025, Sika’s 33,700 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.20 billion. Since 1998, Sika AG is present in Korea through its subsidiary Sika Korea Ltd. which employs more than 90 people and has 3 branch offices in Korea.\n Job Purpose\nTo ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, Trading goods and packaging materials based on SAP MRP requirements, production plans, and inventory policies, while maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring uninterrupted production operations.\nKey Responsibilities\nMRP Planning & Cross functional coordination (60%)\nExecute and review SAP MRP results based on production plans, sales forecasts, and inventory levels.\nReview & confirm purchase requisitions (PRs) based on MRP results.\nAnalyze MRP exception messages and take appropriate actions for shortages, rescheduling, and excess inventory.\nReview material requirements considering lead time, MOQ, safety stock, lot size, and supplier constraints.\nAdjust requested quantities and delivery dates in response to updated production requirements.\nEnsure material availability in line with the approved production schedule.\nMonitor PO delivery schedules and follow up on overdue or delayed materials.\nCoordinate with Production Planning to align material availability with production schedules.\nAssess the impact of production plan changes on material requirements and communicate risks.\nCoordinate with Warehouse and Quality teams regarding receiving, inspection, and material release status.\nInventory Management & Optimization (20%)\nMonitor raw material inventory and maintain appropriate stock levels.\nManage safety stock, reorder points, and inventory coverage based on consumption and supply lead times.\nIdentify slow-moving, excess, and obsolete materials(SLOB) and establish action plans.\nMinimize inventory holding costs while ensuring production continuity..\nSupplier Delivery & Supply Risk Management (10%)\nMonitor supplier delivery performance and material availability.\nFollow up on supplier delivery commitments and identify potential supply disruptions.\nCoordinate with Procurement on supplier capacity, lead-time changes, and delivery issues.\nDevelop contingency plans for critical materials and single-source suppliers.\nSAP Master Data Knowledge & Process Management (5%)\nCoordinate maintenance and accuracy of material planning parameters in SAP, including:\nMRP Type and MRP Controller; Procurement Type; Planned Delivery Time; GR Processing Time.\nSafety Stock and Reorder Point; Lot Sizing Procedure / Minimum Order Quantity; Purchasing Info Record (PIR).\nWork with relevant departments to resolve MRP-related system and master data issues.\nReporting & Continuous Improvement (5%)\nPrepare regular material availability, shortage, and inventory reports.\nMonitor Supply Chain KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.\nImprove MRP planning accuracy and procurement process efficiency.\nParticipate in Supply Chain optimization and SAP process improvement projects.\n Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field\n4-6 years of experience in Supply Chain - MRP Planning & Management\nSAP - MRP logic & process, MM and material master data\nMRP planning, inventory control, demand and supply analysis\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization capabilities\nEffective collaboration with Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers\nBusiness-level English preferred\nOthers\nAdvanced Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is an advantage\n The SCM team in Sika Korea is part of the Supply Chain and Procurement department, which includes Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, and Customer Service. This role would report to the Supply Chain Manager and Planner role and would be playing a pivotal role responsible for raw materials planning across all factories and site in Korea.\nWe 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. 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