Hybrid Junior Operations Buyer & Planner — in Supply Chain

Castolin Eutectic; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA & FSA plans

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance and Short-

401(k) company match

Generous Paid Time Off policy & paid

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Referral bonus

Hybrid work

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic in the United States seeks a Junior Operations Buyer/Planner to support manufacturing by coordinating purchasing, planning, scheduling and inventory. This entry-level role ensures materials are available when needed and production schedules are maintained to meet customer delivery expectations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within supply chain and operations, with exposure to MRP systems and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience within the supply chain field.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with an MRP system.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Motivated self-starter

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MRP system

Job description

Castolin Eutectic in the United States seeks a Junior Operations Buyer/Planner to support manufacturing by coordinating purchasing, planning, scheduling and inventory. This entry-level role ensures materials are available when needed and production schedules are maintained to meet customer delivery expectations.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within supply chain and operations, with exposure to MRP systems and strong Excel skills.