Inventory Planning and Purchasing Buyer

Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, dedication to customer service, and great benefits? EJ is seeking a Procurement and Scheduling Coordinator at our Water Products Manufacturing facility.

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The Procurement & Scheduling Coordinator supports both the production scheduling and purchasing functions by coordinating production schedules, material availability, and supplier communications to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on‑time delivery to customers. This role serves as a key liaison between Sourcing, Production, Purchasing, and external vendors by maintaining schedules, processing orders and expediting materials. The position focuses on day‑to‑day coordination, execution, and documentation while supporting higher‑level planning and decision‑making.

Support the development and maintenance of production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and available capacity.

Coordinate workflow across manufacturing operations, CNC, assembly, outsourced operations, and other production processes.

Monitor production progress and assist with expediting jobs or adjusting schedules due to material shortages, capacity constraints, or unforeseen issues.

Assist shipping and logistics by communicating shipping instructions and delivery requirements.

Purchasing & Material Coordination

Review material requirements generated from production schedules and assist Purchasing with sourcing materials, tools, outsourced services, and supplies.

Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules; follow up to ensure on‑time delivery of materials.

Maintain accurate procurement and scheduling records including orders, deliveries, inventories, and vendor communications.

Assist with vendor performance tracking, issue resolution for defective or unacceptable materials, and corrective action follow‑up.

Support monthly and ad hoc reporting needs for production, purchasing, and customer service.

This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

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

Two to four (2-4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment supporting production scheduling, purchasing, or material coordination.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, material flow, and supplier coordination.

Attention to detail and accuracy in scheduling, purchasing, and recordkeeping.

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.