Production Planning & Procurement Specialist

Shape the flow of materials. Elevate production.

Join us in Jonesboro, AR as a Production Planning & Procurement Specialist and become the connector between purchasing strategy and shop-floor execution. Your work ensures our schedules run smoothly, suppliers deliver reliably, and inventory supports demand without excess.

A day in this role

You start by reviewing ERP dashboards to check open POs, inventory positions, and upcoming demand. You adjust purchasing plans to protect the production schedule, then huddle with the production team to remove bottlenecks and fine-tune run plans. Midday, you negotiate with suppliers for better terms and lead times, address any performance issues, and update stakeholders. You wrap up by preparing concise reports on inventory health and purchasing activity for management.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain purchasing plans that align with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Partner with production to streamline processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Leverage ERP software to manage inventory, track orders, and analyze buying trends.
• Forecast demand and adapt buying strategies to prevent overstock and shortages.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to optimize cost and reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues promptly.
• Create and present reports on purchasing activity and inventory status to leadership.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with production optimization and schedule management.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and related analytical tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and sound problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and supplier negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.

You should be proficient in

• Bachelor's Degree
• Production Optimization
• Scheduling Experience

Tools you'll use

• ERP Software

Ready to optimize how materials move through our operation? Apply to help us keep production on time and inventory in balance.