Sika AG

Manufacturing

StockAllocationManager

$10500–15500k ~AI est. Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan FULL TIME
The Brief

“Stock Allocation Manager at Sika AG. Skills: Inventory planning, Demand forecasting, Supply chain optimization. Optimize inventory levels per item at each RDC. Lead RDC inventory strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve customer service levels; Maximize corporate value; Optimize service levels; Optimize inventory turnover; Reduce waste risk; Improve business revenue; Improve customer satisfaction; Improve business growth; Improve profitability

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven decision making; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Monthly factory visits, 2 direct reports

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

SAP or Oracle ERP experience (5+ years), Inventory Planning, Master Data management understanding, Supply chain experience (5+ years), Inventory planning, demand planning, allocation, or supply planning experience (3+ years), Cross-functional coordination experience, KPI management, business improvement project leadership experience, Team lead or people management experience (3+ years), English email and report writing ability

Nice to Have

Manufacturing or chemical industry experience, APAC/Global communication experience

What You'll Do.

Optimize inventory levels per item at each RDC

Lead RDC inventory strategy

Propose timely inventory replenishment

Lead analysis foundation and process improvement for inventory

Manage inventory surplus/shortage risks

Follow up on large-scale projects

Coordinate with Sales

Share problems and solutions with team

Build team spirit for inventory management

Confirm expiration dates to reduce waste risk

Reduce seasonal switching waste risk

Calculate and maintain safety stock

Lead continuous improvement of Supply Chain KPIs

Promote End-to-End Supply Chain optimization

Promote digitalization

Contribute to future Supply Chain transformation

Develop and coach team members

Improve organizational capability

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Sales; Supply Chain; Operation; Customer Service; Demand Planning; Supply Planning; Logistics; Customer Service

Communication Scope

English reporting; English email correspondence

Process & Methodology

Business improvement projects

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