Junior Planner & Buyer — Med-Pharma Manufacturing

Weiss-Aug MedPharma; 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,

Smoking Cessation Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug MedPharma in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Jr. Planner & Buyer to support purchasing and production planning, ensuring timely material availability and on-time customer deliveries.

This entry-level role works with the Purchasing and Planning team to coordinate material requirements and maintain ERP records. Responsibilities include creating purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, updating production schedules, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years purchasing or inventory experience.
• 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.

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

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Weiss-Aug MedPharma in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Jr. Planner & Buyer to support purchasing and production planning, ensuring timely material availability and on-time customer deliveries.

This entry-level role works with the Purchasing and Planning team to coordinate material requirements and maintain ERP records. Responsibilities include creating purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, updating production schedules, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, and