JUNIOR OPERATIONS BUYER / PLANNER

EUTECTIC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Junior Operations Buyer / Planner to support manufacturing 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.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related supply chain experience preferred.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience with an MRP system.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication 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

MRP system

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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.

Requirements

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.

Summary

What we offer:

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

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.