What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planner position at Alexander Dennis?
Material Planner – North America
Location: Las Vegas
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.
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.
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. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube
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.
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.