GPO DTS Planning

We are looking for a person to perform the role GPO DTS Planning based in Alcobendas (Madrid). 

Architectural link between business strategy and system execution. Primary focus will be the integration of advanced planning (IBP & PPDS) with core manufacturing execution (MRP QM PM MES) to ensure operational excellence using Sika global tools.

Process Design & Global Template Governance

• Design E2E Solutions: Define and document global standard processes for the Plan-to-Produce cycle ensuring seamless data flow between SAP IBP & PPDS (Planning) and S/4HANA & MES (Execution).
• Template Protection: Act as a gatekeeper for Global Templates. Evaluate change requests and ensure that any local requirements do not compromise global standardization.
• Master Data Integrity: Define global standards for production master data (BOMs Routings Resources) to ensure consistency across all reporting layers.

Planning & Manufacturing Excellence

• Advanced Planning: Lead the functional design for IBP (Demand S&OP) and PPDS optimizing how the system handles constraints and scheduling.
• Shop Floor Integration: Oversee the integration of non-SAP tools and MES with our SAP template.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with other streams (OTC STP MD) to integrate their processes into the broader production schedule.

Transformation & Change Management

• Digitalization: Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and migrate legacy off-system processes into the Sika ecosystem.
• Training & Capability: Create global training materials (using tools like Datango) and empower Regional Business Teams and Key Users.
• KPI Management: Establish and monitor Global Process Performance Indicators (PPIs) to track speed cost and quality.

Qualifications :

• SAP Planning Expert: Deep expertise in SAP IBP (S&OP Demand Response & Supply) and PPDS (Detailed Scheduling).
• Broad Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA Production Bridge (MRP PP QM PM).
• Applications Integration: Knowledge of how SAP interacts with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and non-SAP legacy tools via APIs or middleware.
• Documentation: Experience with process mapping tools and documentation platforms (e.g. Signavio (Adonis) Datango or Visio).

Process & Governance Skills

• Template Governance: Experience in Global Template environments knowing when to say No to local customizations to protect the global templates.
• Data Orchestration: Ability to define Global Master Data standards (BOMs Routings Resources Production Versions etc) that work across different regions.

• The Translator Ability: Capable of explaining complex technical configurations to business stakeholders in terms of value and Return Of Investment
• Global Mindset: Comfortable working in a matrix organization across different time zones and cultures.
• Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation skills to manage regional deviations and drive global adherence.
• End-to-End Vision: Understand how a change in Supply Planning (IBP) logic affects to the production Shopfloor
• Digital Transformation: Must have experience replacing manual Excel/non-SAP tools with automated applications workflows

Additional Information :

Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Fully expensed company car phone laptop.
• Career Growth and Development: Discover endless possibilities for career growth within Sika. Our comprehensive development programs are designed to enhance your skills expand your knowledge and foster your professional growth. Were dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
• Flexible Working Times: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to manage your work schedule allowing you to meet both personal and professional commitments.

This role offers opportunities for growth into advanced data engineering positions and exposure to modern data technologies analytics and machine learning projects. Data Engineers are encouraged to pursue ongoing training and participate in Sikas evolving global analytics platform.

Sika is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified candidates for employment without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of it!

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