Buyer/Planner

allegion; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion, a global leader in safety and security, seeks a Buyer/Planner for our McKenzie, TN manufacturing facility. You will forecast, manage inventory, and procure components and raw materials to support fast-paced production, while ensuring accuracy and timely supplier deliveries.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and strong analytical skills. A BS in a related field is preferred; CPIM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Preferred) or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy inventory levels by managing forecasts, order data, and inventory turns.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through BOMs management and material substitutions.
• Manage purchase orders, quotes, and expedite deliveries to meet production needs.
• Reconcile accounts payable and collaborate with QA to resolve material issues.
• Track supplier performance, PPV, and conduct comparative quoting.
• Support VA/VE, PPAP, and EC processes.
• Provide backup coverage for the MRO Buyer during absences.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

Supply chain

ERP/MRP proficiency

Microsoft Office

BOMs management

Accounts payable reconciliation

Supplier performance tracking

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business or related

ASCM CPIM certification (Preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

BOMs tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Buyer/Planner

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the forecasting, inventory, and procurement of components and raw materials for our hollow metal doors & frames manufacturing facility in McKenzie, TN. As a Buyer/Planner, you will ensure inventory accuracy, maintain optimal stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support seamless production operations in a fast‑paced setting.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain healthy inventory levels of components and raw materials by managing forecasts, ordering data, and tracking OSMI/inventory turns.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of purchased items through counts, Bill of Materials (BOMs) management, and material substitutions.
• Manage purchase orders, maintain quotes, and expedite deliveries as necessary to meet critical production requirements.
• Reconcile SIMS accounts payable and collaborate with Quality Assurance to process material rejects and resolve issues.
• Track supplier performance regarding quality and delivery, and perform Purchase Price Variance (PPV) tracking and comparative quoting.
• Provide cross‑functional support for Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Engineering Changes (EC).
• Provide backup coverage for the MRO Buyer during absences.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment (Required)
• Computer proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Required)
• Experience with BOMs, inventory accuracy tracking, and accounts payable reconciliation (Required)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track supplier performance, PPV, and comparative quoting (Required)
• Familiarity with VA/VE, PPAP, and Engineering Change (EC) processes (Preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment (Required)
• ASCM (CPIM) or equivalent certification (Preferred)

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work‑life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award‑winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths‑based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.