Junior Operations Buyer / Planner

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

Who We Are:

Join a Global Leader in Industrial Sustainability

At Castolin Eutectic, we are pioneering industrial sustainability through innovative surface protection solutions. Since 1906, we have helped customers extend equipment life, reduce maintenance costs, and improve productivity while remaining committed to sustainable business practices.

With employees in more than 25 countries, we are united by our core values of customer focus, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust. When you join Castolin Eutectic, you become part of a global team dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions that help industries perform better and last longer.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Junior Operations Buyer / Planner to support our manufacturing operations by coordinating purchasing, planning, scheduling, and inventory activities. In this entry level role, you will ensure that materials are available when needed, production schedules are maintained, and customer delivery expectations are met.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their career within supply chain and operations.

What You’ll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience within the supply chain field, preferred
• 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

Join Castolin Eutectic and help customers improve reliability, productivity, and sustainability through innovative surface protection solutions.

What we offer:

Eutectic Corporation offers a competitive compensation program along with a very generous benefit package including:

• Medical
• HSA & FSA plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy & paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Referral bonus
• Hybrid work
• Alternate work schedules

Eutectic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.