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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Demand Planner

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGuatemala City, GuatemalaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • At least 3 to 5 years of experience in demand planning, production, or supply chain.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel and data-analysis tools.
  • Experience with ERP or planning systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and production planning.
  • Strong analytical ability, organization, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze sales trends and historical data to generate accurate demand forecasts.
  • Coordinate with sales, production, and logistics teams to align the demand plan and ensure organizational objectives are met.
  • Develop and update production and supply plans based on forecast demand and market conditions.
  • Monitor inventory levels, turnover rates, and product coverage to optimize stock positioning.
  • Identify deviations between forecast and actual demand, and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
  • Support sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
  • Optimize product availability by balancing inventory to prevent shortages or excess stock.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports on forecasts, inventory, and supply-chain performance for stakeholder review.
  • Coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure timely supply of raw materials for production.
  • Develop and refine demand-forecasting methodologies to improve accuracy and reliability.
  • Assess risks related to demand variability and supply-chain disruptions, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain and manage demand-planning systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and system optimization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the chemical, construction, or manufacturing industry is highly desirable.

About the Company

Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Sika is a global specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in construction and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join, seal, reinforce, and protect surfaces in projects. It differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional management tailor solutions, while focusing on sustainability and ongoing product development. Sika’s goal is to help transform the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable chemical systems and services that improve build quality, efficiency, and durability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1910

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