Regional Supply Chain Manager -… at Sika Footwear · Shanghai

Company 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 industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

Main function/responsibilities

• Lead, drive and develop the logistics and warehouse Supply Chain pillar in APAC

• Ultimate accountability for all procurement and efficiency targets for this category in the Region

  • Risk Management
  • Efficiency Projects
  • Efficiency KPI’s
  • Working Capital Improvements
  • Sustainability

• Accountable to contribute to and roll out global logistics initiatives – important in the coming years will be the roll out of SAP and associated TMS / WMS

• Provide Regional expertise in all aspects of supply chain but with special focus on Logistical and Warehouse efficiency, commercial contracts, RFQ’s, best in class systems, process and tools

• Compile, curate and analyses all category data for the region in order to develop robust category strategy to deliver short and medium term business targets

• Work closely with the local teams to implement procurement strategy on Regional / local level – providing project management support and managing stakeholders effectively to remove any local project roadblocks

• Identify and develop logistics projects to deliver continuous improvement in service levels, TCO, efficiency and systems & process

• Continuously asssess category resource in the region, identifying any skills or capability gaps and further make recommendations for recruitement, training and development

• Ensure the country team members have targets defined and is in alignment with the involved Sika Target Markets and country/regional strategies

• Assures compliance and ethical standards with applicable laws, Sika’s Procurement Manual and Sika Code of Conduct.

Key Compentencies:

• High level of drive and self motivation
• Results orientated
• Equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Appropriate level of seniority and confidence to laise and influence senior stakehoders
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written in English) with the ability to present concepts at functional and executive levels
• Ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration in virtual teams
• Demonstrated broad understanding of supply chain management with particular expertise in all aspects of customer freight (out bound logistics)
• Familiarity and expertise with best in class industry systems process and tools including digitisation, ERP systems, SAP, AXA, TMS, WMS, Big Data analysis, Business by Design
• Experience with supply chain cost management including vendor management, negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership analysis; Should Cost analysis; RFQ, contract management, supplier qualification and supplier scoring

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.