Junior Operations Buyer / Planner

Castolin Eutectic•Menomonee Falls, WI

4d•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 interested in growing a career in supply chain and operations. The role includes planning electrode packing schedules for the Pack Line; managing purchasing and inventory for electrodes, flux, MRO supplies, and other materials; maintaining and expediting purchase orders; communicating estimated delivery dates and order updates; monitoring inventory; maintaining ERP records; preparing operational reports; and providing backup for production order closure and purchasing responsibilities during management absences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Castolin Eutectic describes itself as a global industrial sustainability company providing surface protection solutions. The company says it has employees in more than 25 countries and has served customers since 1906.

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 internal stakeholders, including 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.