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Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Construction, Manufacturing

Buyer/Planner

Sealy, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 15 days agoVisa sponsorship available

Required skills

  • SAP Sales and Distribution
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • IBM Lotus Notes
  • inventory control
  • demand monitoring
  • vendor communication
  • order entry
  • inventory velocity
  • obsolete inventory

Role summary

Sika is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner for its roofing business in Sealy, TX. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable supply of Trading Goods products to warehouses, managing replenishment activities, and participating in inventory management. Key duties include assisting with inventory control, monitoring demand, communicating with vendors, entering and managing orders for semi-finished items, optimizing inventory velocity, and minimizing obsolete/aged inventory. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of product experience, and proficiency in SAP Sales and Distribution, MS Word, MS Excel, and IBM Lotus Notes. Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential.

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
  • Monitor Trading Product demand
  • 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
  • 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
  • 401k with Generous Company Match 
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, Paid holidays
  • Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
  • 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.

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.

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