Senior Executive/Assistant Manager R&D Support

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. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.

1. Material Code Creation & Extension

• Set up material code extensions to plants, tolling units, warehouses using SAP, MDG workflows and change requests.
• Manage new warehouse extensions or plant-specific material codes based on Supply chain, Sales & marketing demand.
• Monitor existing codes under deletion status; facilitate their reactivation via MDG process.

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Send proactive emails to stakeholders to ensure completion of formalities—BOM updates, production versions /recipe, DG updates, costing, pricing, etc.—to support smooth billing.
• Assist R&D teams in updating BOMs in toll manufacturing plants.
• Lead or coordinate Master Data updates—shelf-life changes, basic data amendments.
• Escalate and troubleshoot issues around deletion statuses, sales BOM, safety stock, min/max lot sizing.

3. Data Governance & Quality Monitoring

• Provide MDG team training on workflows, change request processes, and data governance best practices.
• Execute data integrity checks (DIC) to confirm correct SAP data maintenance.
• Deliver regular updates on MDG requests, statuses, and governance metrics to the regional team.

4. Process Management & Monitoring

• Monitor and respond to inbound emails and Salesforce/CRM requests related to material code extensions.
• Navigate change requests through approval workflows (preconfigured MDG or custom).
• Track and report on service-level targets, SLAs, and completion timelines.

• 1.  Procurement & Asset Management
• Create PRs and POs for AMC, calibrations, material sourcing, third-party testing, and Pan‑India Capex projects—initiate Internal Order number, PR, PO accurately and promptly.
• Monitor and track Capex spending and ensure compliance with budget allocations.
• Coordinate with finance to ensure GRNs are generated, invoices are processed, and work cycles are cleared timely.
  
   

6. Vendor & Contract Administration

• Create new vendor codes in the system; maintain vendor master data.
• Liaise with service providers on lab technician attendance, salary, bonus, insurance, and contract renewals—maintaining monthly attendance records and resolving issues.
• Ensure all vendor formalities are aligned with contractual SLAs.

7. Lab & Housekeeping Coordination

• Track lab housekeeping materials, Safety Tools and initiate procurement when supplies are low.
• Own logistics of material supply—ensuring timely provision for lab needs.

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ERP Management
• Experience in SAP and MDG Workflow.
• Knowledge on Basic sales force Management.