Materials Manager

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

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 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.

Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

The primary function of the Materials Manager is to accomplish the planning process to ensure that adequate supplies of materials and services are available to support the Marion production facility and to establish and monitor production schedules for the facility to meet customer requirements along with inventory targets. The Material Manager will supervise Production Planners. The Material Manager will also manage the inventory control function to achieve the goal of on-time shipping, product availability, inventory control, and drive department efficiencies to maximize resources and streamline costs.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program.
• Active member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment in accordance with the Sika Housekeeping policy.
• Display active leadership in advancing the Sika SAFE culture in Marion pursuing the objectives of zero injuries and Employee engagement.
• Strategic planning with department and sales managers and to ensure appropriate forecasting of planning and scheduling based on trends.
• Oversee production planners, schedule priorities, provide assistance for escalated issues, and general leadership.
• Oversee purchasing team to ensure adequate supplies of raw materials, packaging, and other supplies to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing while maintaining inventory targets.
• Work with Receiving and Plant Logistics to ensure optimum material flow and maximum productivity; maintain highest level of inventory control and accuracy.
• Act as a troubleshooter between manufacturing, quality control, purchasing and logistics to resolve discrepancies, determine priorities, and in general expedite the flow of materials based on production schedule requirements.
• Satisfy customer on-time shipping requirements with optimal inventory investment; maintain inventory controls and levels to conform to budgets and forecasts while optimizing customer service levels; perform physical inventories.
• Ensure timely turnover of materials and develop action plans to minimize obsolete material.
• Oversee workflow processes for plant material movement.
• Perform other work and projects as required by the Director, Operations.

Qualifications/

Experience:

• Education:
  
  BS degree in Business Management or other related field required.
• Years
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center environment. Direct experience with materials and inventory control.

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

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