Full Time Contract Role: Planner/Buyer Contractor Location: Onsite Dorado-PR Length of Contract: 6+ months Position Description: RCM Technologies is seeking a high-caliber Planner/Buyer Contractor to manage the critical intersection of material supply and production execution for our client. This role requires a professional who can seamlessly navigate ERP systems to ensure uninterrupted production while optimizing inventory health at our Puerto Rico facility. Responsibilities + Master Schedule Management: Maintain and synchronize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align with global demand and local capacity constraints. + ​​​​ Strategic Scenario Modeling: Conduct "what-if " analyses to evaluate the impact of regulatory changes, material shortages, or demand spikes on the production plan. + End-to-End Procurement: Execute the full lifecycle of Purchase Orders (POs), from initial creation to goods receipt, ensuring compliance with BSC financial and quality standards. + Inventory Optimization: Monitor and manage safety stock levels, WIP, and raw material aging to prevent both stockouts and excess inventory write-offs. + Supplier Performance & Expediting: Act as the primary liaison for vendors to secure delivery commitments, resolve pricing discrepancies, and expedite critical "line-down " materials. + Data Governance: Audit and maintain MRP system parameters, including lead times, lot sizes, and reorder points, to ensure system-driven replenishment accuracy. + Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and contribute to Forecast, Allocation, and Inventory (FAI) meetings, providing data-driven updates on supply risks. + Reporting & Analytics: Develop and present comprehensive planning dashboards and supply chain KPIs to site leadership to support operational decision-making. Qualifications + Minimum of 6 years in a combined Planning and Buying role, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharma, or Aerospace). + ERP Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or JDE) with a deep understanding of how planning logic drives purchasing. + Analytical Skillset: Exceptional ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into actionable production schedules. + Advanced Excel: Mastery of Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas for manual data modeling. + Conflict Resolution: Proven track record of resolving supplier constraints and managing high-pressure delivery timelines. + Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with ISO or FDA quality standards as they relate to material traceability and purchasing documentation. + Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish (highly preferred for the PR site). + Onsite Commitment: Ability to work 100% onsite in Puerto Rico, demonstrating the reliability needed for a time-sensitive, 6-month production project. Education + Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. + Preferred: APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt. Equal Opportunity Employer: RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Pay Transparency: RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices. About RCM: RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial. Disclaimer: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.