Materials Planner

Alexander Dennis Limited; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible working options

Ongoing employee development

Job summary

Alexander Dennis Limited is seeking a Material Planner in Las Vegas to join their procurement team. This role involves managing production purchase orders, validating supplier commitments, and ensuring material availability for double-deck bus production.

Applicants should have a degree in Administration or Supply Chain and 2-5 years of relevant experience in materials planning. Join a dynamic team that emphasizes ongoing development and offers a generous salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Material planning

Supply chain operations

Analytical skills

Education

College degree or diploma in Administration, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Material Planner – North America

Location: Las Vegas

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double‑deck and lightweight buses, leading the transition to zero‑emission mobility, with 3,000 zero‑emission buses sold to date.

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.

Be part of our Las Vegas team, supporting Southern Nevada’s transportation and manufacturing industry by producing double‑deck buses for customers across North America. As the only facility of its kind in North America, our site is a hub for cutting‑edge transit solutions.

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 2-5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations
• 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.

Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.