Materials Planner

Alexander Dennis; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner to join our Las Vegas procurement team. You will plan and manage all production purchase order requirements for North American supply, validate supplier delivery commitments, and expedite materials to meet production needs.

Be part of a manufacturing hub for double-deck buses, with a focus on zero-emission mobility. The role involves coordinating with suppliers, entering POs through Syspro, and maintaining accurate records to ensure

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Administration, Supply Chain, or Business preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a purchasing context.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all production purchase order requirements for North American supply.
• Validate supplier delivery commitments and align with PO and production needs.
• Expedite material shortages and coordinate with suppliers across sites.
• Enter POs through Syspro and maintain accurate records.
• Provide pricing and quoting support.
• Reconcile invoice queries and ensure proper pricing/documentation.
• Address discrepancies by raising DDRs and reconciling L&Ds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Deadline-oriented

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in Administration, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage, we're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we're investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.

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. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future of mobility with us.

WHY JOIN US

• Be part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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

• Post-secondary education in Administration, Supply Chain, or Business preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a purchasing context
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• 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

OUR WHY

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do.

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

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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.