Job 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 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.

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. We're 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 Sika’s 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.