Jr. Planner & Buyer

Weiss-Aug Co.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts (HAS)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Cigna Wellness Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness,

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Jr. Planner & Buyer to support purchasing and production planning, ensuring timely material availability and on-time customer delivery. You'll work with Purchasing and Planning teams, maintain ERP records, and help schedule production.

The role offers growth in a high-precision manufacturing environment with exposure to MRP processes, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years purchasing or inventory experience (internship or entry-level acceptable).
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes; willingness to learn about raw materials and alloys.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and scheduling of material purchases to meet production and engineering needs.
• Assist with supplier management, including researching potential suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
• Monitor supplier performance and elevate delivery, quality, or pricing concerns.
• Support cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and process purchase orders; maintain accurate pricing, item details, and purchasing records in the business system.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to support on-time deliveries and resolve routine issues.
• Assist the Senior Planner in preparing and updating daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity.
• Assist with creating, updating, and monitoring production work orders in Plex ERP as directed by the Senior Planner.
• Review MRP requirements, identify potential material shortages, and report risks to the Senior Planner.
• Track production progress and work order due dates; promptly communicate potential delays to the Senior Planner.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to support planning decisions.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams on material readiness and scheduling information under the Senior Planner’s guidance.
• Help monitor customer order due dates and flag potential on-time delivery risks.
• Gather machine capacity, lead time, and production constraint information for review by the Senior Planner.
• Help implement approved schedule adjustments resulting from downtime, shortages, or changing priorities; elevate proposed changes to the Senior Planner for approval.
• Maintain accurate work order quantities, dates, and status information in Plex ERP in accordance with approved planning instructions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Plex ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Description

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions our Weiss-Aug MedPharma serves the medical device and life science industry, offering unparalleled vertically integrated manufacturing solutions, partnered with in-house product design and engineering services. These combined capabilities provide Weiss-Aug a strategic advantage over the competition, being able to offer our customers a true, single-source supplier option, to meet their most challenging product innovation needs.

As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, including our latest advancements in materials science, specialty coatings, laser processing, and hybrid additive manufacturing technologies – Weiss-Aug MedPharma needs the best minds in industry. Expanding our team is paramount, bringing in fresh perspectives, ideas and broad-based talent to further enhance our solution offerings, driving new growth and supporting our technology roadmap – including the release of finished drug-delivery / combination devices and machined implants.

We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Jr. Planner & Buyer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be supporting purchasing and production planning activities within Weiss-Aug MedPharma to ensure the timely availability to materials, efficient production scheduling, and achievement of customer delivery requirements. This position works closely with the Purchasing and Planning team and assists with coordinating material requirements, monitoring production schedules, maintaining accurate ERP records, and supporting daily manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and scheduling of material purchases to meet production and engineering needs.
• Assist with supplier management, including researching potential suppliers and maintaining supplier records.
• Monitor supplier performance and elevate delivery, quality, or pricing concerns.
• Support cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and process purchase orders; maintain accurate pricing, item details, and purchasing records in the business system.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to support on-time deliveries and resolve routine issues.
• Assist the Senior Planner in preparing and updating daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity.
• Assist with creating, updating, and monitoring production work orders in Plex ERP as directed by the Senior Planner.
• Review MRP requirements, identify potential material shortages, and report risks to the Senior Planner.
• Track production progress and work order due dates; promptly communicate potential delays to the Senior Planner.
• Monitor raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to support planning decisions.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams on material readiness and scheduling information under the Senior Planner’s guidance.
• Help monitor customer order due dates and flag potential on-time delivery risks.
• Gather machine capacity, lead time, and production constraint information for review by the Senior Planner.
• Help implement approved schedule adjustments resulting from downtime, shortages, or changing priorities; elevate proposed changes to the Senior Planner for approval.
• Maintain accurate work order quantities, dates, and status information in Plex ERP in accordance with approved planning instructions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 0–2 years of purchasing or inventory experience (internship or entry-level experience acceptable).
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes; willingness to learn about raw materials and specialty alloys.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MRP systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop negotiation and problem-solving skills.

This position is at our Fairfield, NJ location.

Pay Range: $60,000-$75,000

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.