Production Planning & Procurement Specialist

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accupac is seeking a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist to coordinate production schedules, material planning and direct material procurement to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and OTIF delivery. This role links Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, and Suppliers to balance demand, capacity, inventory and material availability.

You will drive operational excellence and customer service across the supply chain, supporting NPI and continuous improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting operations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules to support demand and OTIF.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and scheduling systems to manage capacity and priorities.
• Coordinate daily scheduling with Manufacturing, Packaging, and Procurement.
• Lead schedule review meetings and address production constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels and delivery performance metrics.
• Support New Product Introductions and planning activities.
• Execute purchase orders and manage direct material replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times and material availability.
• Expedite and de-expedite orders to meet changing requirements.
• Identify supply risks and implement recovery plans.
• Maintain supplier, pricing, lead time, and procurement data in ERP.
• Track and report KPIs including OTIF and schedule adherence.

Skills

Production planning

Procurement

ERP

MRP

Scheduling

KPI tracking

OTIF

Supplier management

NPI support

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Accuterm ERP

MRP

Scheduling systems PT

Job description

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.