Buyer/Planner

Sika Corporation; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Generous Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off, Paid holidays

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program & More!

Job summary

Sika is looking for an experienced Buyer/Planner to join its roofing team in Sealy, TX. The role focuses on reliable and prompt Trading Goods supply across warehouse locations and supports replenishment and inventory management.

Responsibilities include assisting the Supply Chain Manager with inventory control, coordinating with Trading Goods vendors, and managing orders for Semi-Finished items that become Trading Goods, aiming to optimize inventory velocity and minimize obsolete stock.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of product experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with inventory control.
• Communicate with Trading Goods vendors as needed to supply in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Enter and manage orders for certain Semi-Finished items that will become Trading Goods.
• Optimize the Trading Goods inventory velocity.
• Minimize obsolete and aged Trading Goods inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP Sales and Distribution

MS Word

MS Excel

IBM Lotus Notes

Job description

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 industries.

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.

Job Description

Sika is looking for an experienced Buyer/Planner to join its growing team in Sealy, TX for the roofing business. The Buyer position, within the Roofing Target Market, is responsible for reliable and prompt Trading Goods product supply into various warehouse locations and for the replenishment activity that follows. This position also participates in inventory management.

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with inventory control
• Communicate with Trading Goods vendors as needed to supply in a timely and accurate fashion
• Enter and manage orders for certain Semi-Finished items that will become Trading Goods
• Optimize the Trading Goods inventory velocity
• Minimize obsolete and aged Trading Goods inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of product experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational and effective time management skills
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization
• Excellent knowledge of SAP Sales and Distribution, MS Word, MS Excel, IBM Lotus Notes

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, Paid holidays
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

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.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

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.