Responsibilities & Opportunities

Sika is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join it's growing team based in Madison Heights Michigan.

The Supply Chain Specialist at Sika will play a key role in: planning to manage forecasting and inventory planning for a diverse product portfolio. This role will have a primary focus on imported products, requiring strong coordination with international suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal stock levels and seamless supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights.
  • Analyze demand patterns and adjust forecasts to align with market conditions, promotional activities, and seasonality.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to refine demand projections.
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels by balancing demand with supply constraints, lead times, and warehouse capacity.
  • Monitor stock levels, identify potential shortages or overages, and take proactive steps to mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to manage imported goods, ensuring timely replenishment.
  • Manage relationships with global suppliers to ensure accurate order fulfillment and timely deliveries.
  • Track and optimize international shipping schedules, customs clearance, and transit times to prevent supply chain disruptions.
  • Work with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure smooth import processes and compliance with regulations.
  • Analyze key supply chain metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, lead times) and recommend improvements.
  • Develop reports and dashboards to track demand trends, inventory performance, and supplier reliability.

Preferred Skills

  • A degree in Supply Chain Management or similar field is preferred
  • Experience in Supply Chain Management 

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering individuals to make decicions and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

About Sika

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.