Supply Chain Management Manager
- Full-time
- Global Contract type: Permanent
- Region: APAC
- Area: North East Asia
- Global Department: Supply Chain
Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 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.
Job Description
- Collaborate with business department to establish sales forecasts, drive the monthly S&OP review, and oversee the SOE model to address demand/supply imbalances. Lead Affiliate Task Forces to manage supply constraints and ensure optimal availability during planning constraints. Ensure timely collaboration for new product launches and discontinuations with Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Regulatory departments.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring product availability while optimizing stock levels to prevent stock outs and meet local regulatory requirements, thus optimizing working capital. Regularly review inventory policies and key supply parameters. Manage stock expiration and minimize wastage, particularly for launch orders and slow-moving products. Additionally, manage relationships and operations with third-party logistic providers and other relevant vendors, ensuring set KPIs are met, and costs remain competitive.
- In charge of managing relationships and operations with wholesalers or designated customers to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. Where necessary, ensure the existence of current and relevant agreements with all customers receiving supplied products.
- In charge of continuously improving supply chain performance and strategy alignment, serving as the main contact for stakeholders and collaborating with internal teams to streamline operations. Additionally, drive or participate in projects and provide timely business updates to reinforce decision-making.
- Ensure compliance by producing and storing documentation according to internal and external standards and executing relevant SOPs promptly. Contribute to internal and external audits as necessary, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for both the affiliate and vendors. Maintain Sika's quality and regulatory standards in line with company requirements.
Qualifications
- You are a professional who brings up experience in supply chain management in a multination company, 10 to 15 years of experience are required.
- You graduated from a reputable university with a bachelor at minimum.
- CIPM preferred
- Preferred Chemical, Manufacturing industry experience
- You have intermediate English skills at least and can communicate a business conversation with other managers/leaders.
- You have good computer skills for MS office such as Excel, PowerPoint, Words.
- Fluent experience to handle/maintain for the business applications such as SAP, MS Dynamics AX etc.
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Faithful and dedicated person in business
Additional Information
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.
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