Production Planning & Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Production Planning & Procurement Specialist
Location: Detwiler

Join Our Team: 
At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products. 

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to own the connection between production planning and material procurement, helping drive operational excellence and customer service performance across the supply chain.

What You''ll Do:

The Production Planning & Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating production schedules, material planning, and direct material procurement to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) customer delivery. This role serves as a key link between Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, and Suppliers, balancing customer demand, plant capacity, inventory levels, and material availability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to own the connection between production planning and material procurement, helping drive operational excellence and customer service performance across the supply chain.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer demand and OTIF performance.

• Utilize ERP(Accuterm)/MRP and scheduling systems (PT) to manage capacity, inventory, and production priorities.

• Coordinate daily scheduling activities with Manufacturing, Packaging, and Procurement.

• Lead schedule review meetings and proactively address production constraints.

• Monitor schedule adherence, inventory levels, and delivery performance metrics.

• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and planning activities.

• Execute purchase orders and manage direct material replenishment based on MRP requirements and production schedules.

• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and material availability.

• Expedite and de-expedite orders as needed to support changing business requirements.

• Identify and communicate supply risks and implement recovery plans.

• Maintain supplier, pricing, lead time, and procurement data within ERP (Accuterm) system.

• Track and report KPIs including OTIF, schedule adherence, inventory health, supplier performance, and material availability.

• Analyze trends and recommend actions to improve service, inventory, and operational performance.

• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and supply chain optimization initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

No direct reports

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years of experience supporting operations in manufacturing environment.