Planner/Buyer

Planner / Buyer

Open to Puerto Rico Residents

Location: North of Puerto Rico

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality:100% onsite work

Experience Required: Approximately 6 years

Positions: 1

Period: Approximately 6 months

Engagement Type: Contract position through ProQuality Network (Independent Contractor)

Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Planner / Buyer to support production scheduling, material planning, purchasing, and inventory coordination. This is a 100% onsite contract role requiring strong collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted production and material availability in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Responsibilities

• Maintained and updated the master production schedule to support manufacturing requirements.
• Performed what-if analyses in response to changes in demand, supply constraints, or regulatory requirements.
• Prepared planning reports, summaries, and presentations for internal cross-functional meetings.
• Monitored inventory levels and ensured timely material availability to support production schedules.
• Participated in forecast, allocation, inventory, supplier, and delivery review meetings to align planning activities.

Buyer Responsibilities

• Created purchase orders (POs) and maintained purchasing documentation in alignment with client requirements.
• Coordinated with suppliers regarding order acknowledgments, delivery commitments, and pricing updates.
• Expedited materials to prevent shortages, delays, or production disruptions.
• Resolved supplier-related issues, including delays, constraints, and supply risks.
• Collaborated with internal teams to align material requirements and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Tracked open orders, maintained accurate lead times, and updated ERP/MRP planning parameters.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6 years of experience in planning, buying, or supply chain roles (flexible based on qualifications).
• Strong understanding of production planning, purchasing, and inventory management processes.
• Proven experience coordinating with suppliers and managing material flow.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Additional Information

• This position is 100% onsite; remote or hybrid work is not available.
• Candidates with combined planning and purchasing experience are strongly preferred.

Candidates may apply inside the job description link with an updated resume.