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Regional Supply Chain Manager Purchasing and Planning

Sika AG


Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

This position is responsible for leading and optimizing the purchasing and S&OP activities across the APAC region. The role ensures high level planning & inventory management and continuous improvement through effective process design digitalization team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Define regional purchasing & planning management framework  Establish standardized policies processes and governance models for country teams to follow across demand planning inventory management and procurement execution.
  • Set regional performance targets and KPIs  Define key metrics (forecast accuracy inventory turns supplier on-time delivery etc.) and set improvement targets for each country team aligned with regional business objectives.
  • Drive capability building in country teams  Assess maturity gaps in purchasing and planning functions then deploy training tools and playbooks to elevate country-level execution performance.
  • Monitor and improve regional KPIs  Track performance dashboards identify underperforming countries and lead structured improvement initiatives (root cause analysis corrective action plans).
  • Facilitate best practice sharing and standardization  Organize regular country peer reviews and workshops to replicate successful processes (e.g. safety stock optimization supplier negotiation templates) across the region.
  • Manage regional escalations and critical exceptions  Act as the single point of contact for country teams to escalate major supply risks supplier failures or inventory crises and coordinate regional resolution strategies.
  • Drive digitalization- improve efficiency& accuracy by initiate & implement digitalization tools.

Qualifications :

 

  • Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 8 years of experience in customer service or supply chain roles with at least 3 years in a regional leadership position.
  • Strong knowledge of Demand to Supply process in a multinational environment.
  • Proven experience with IBPMRP and ERP systems (SAP preferred) and digital service tools.
  • Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional APAC language is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
  • Customer-centric mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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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 ... View more

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