Buyer/Planner

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Company-paid long-term disability

FSAs and dependent care options

Vision and legal benefits

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, TX seeks a Buyer to analyze and manage direct material replenishment, planning and related tasks across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes EOQ standards, ensuring high SKU availability, collaboration with Oxford production teams and Temple Low Pressure Teams, and back-up scheduling. Wilsonart offers equal opportunity employment and a supportive environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• 1+ year of experience as a buyer in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and replenishment needs against stock levels.
• Purchase SKUs ensuring >96% availability.
• Collaborate with supply chain to elevate constraints.
• Manage inventory and obsolescence.
• Coordinate direct material replenishment logistics.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting

Cost analysis

INFOR

Oracle 10.7

Oracle R12

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

INFOR

Oracle 10.7

Oracle R12

Job description

Position Type: Full time

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.

You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:

Support that keeps you well

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Analyze and manage direct material replenishment. Performs planning and other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze demand and summary statistics to determine replenishment volume needed vs stock level desired.
• Work within established EOQ standards for suppliers.
• Purchase all assigned SKUs with >96% availability.
• Elevate constraints to the supply chain team.
• Manage slow-moving and obsolescence.
• Manage on-sight and off-sight inventories.
• Manage logistics for related direct material replenishment where necessary.
• Managed outsourced finished goods to include supply and demand pro-forma by product
• Manage treated paper hours for Low Pressure departments and reassign any LP back orders.
• Work closely with Oxford production team as well as Temple Low Pressure Teams.
• Back up scheduling for Oxford facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to analyze supply chain data and aid in improvements as needed.
• Ability to gather and evaluate information for material forecast.
• Ability to analyze cost comparisons.
• Knowledge and proficiency in INFOR, Oracle 10.7 and R12.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree. One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of required education with a maximum substitute of four years.

Concentration in Business related field

EXPERIENCE:

1+ year as a buyer preferably in the manufacturing space

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements - Light work - Tasks involve pushing/pulling, lifting and standing or using force equal to handling materials up to 20 pounds.

ENVIRONMENT:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and support positions

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.