Material Planner

Material Planner – North America

Location: Las Vegas

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website. Our diverse, dynamic and resourceful team members embrace challenges every day which makes us the successful international company that we are.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Material Planner to join our dynamic procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing all production purchase order requirements, validating supplier delivery commitments, and ensuring the completeness of Bill of Materials (BOM) to Purchase Orders (PO). This role requires managing material shortages, handling discrepancies, and expediting supplies to meet ADI’s production needs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Plan and manage all production purchase order requirements for North American supply.
• Validate and ensure supplier delivery commitments align with PO and production needs.
• Expedite material shortages and coordinate with suppliers across sites.
• Enter and send purchase orders through Syspro, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide pricing and quoting support.
• Maintain records by scanning and filing all packing lists and invoices.
• Reconcile invoice queries and ensure all MODs are properly priced and documented.
• Address discrepancies by raising DDRs and reconciling L&Ds.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• College degree or diploma in Administration, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a purchasing context.
• Preferred experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to work independently.
• Team player with excellent analytical skills and deadline-oriented mindset.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A 40-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• 401(k) plan with company match to help you save for the future.

OUR WHY:

We move people. The world's most precious cargo.

We are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NEXT STEPS:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

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Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com

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