Junior Operations Buyer / Planner

Castolin Eutectic • Menomonee Falls, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Castolin Eutectic is seeking a Junior Operations Buyer / Planner to support manufacturing operations by coordinating purchasing, planning, scheduling, and inventory activities. This entry-level role helps ensure materials are available when needed, production schedules are maintained, and customer delivery expectations are met. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop a career in supply chain and operations.

The role includes planning and coordinating electrode packing schedules for the Pack Line, allocating bulk materials, purchasing and tracking materials, and maintaining purchase orders and ERP records. It also involves communicating delivery information to internal teams, monitoring inventory, preparing operational reports, and providing backup support for production order closure and purchasing responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with an MRP system.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience within the supply chain field preferred.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate electrode packing schedules for the Pack Line, including bulk material allocation and inventory management.
• Plan, purchase, and track electrodes, flux, MRO supplies, and other materials to support production and inventory requirements.
• Create, issue, maintain, and expedite purchase orders; follow up on open orders, back orders, and supplier deliveries.
• Provide accurate estimated delivery dates and order updates to Customer Service, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend opportunities for process improvement and inventory reduction.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, item master data, and related information within the ERP system.
• Prepare and distribute reports on production status, inventory, purchasing activities, and performance metrics.
• Serve as backup for production order closure and key purchasing responsibilities during management absences.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program.
• Medical coverage.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) company match.
• Generous paid time off policy and paid holidays.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Referral bonus.
• Hybrid work.
• Alternate work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED