Materials Planner

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double-deck and lightweight buses. Building on 130 years of heritage were leading the transition to zero-emission mobility with 3000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group aleader in propulsion agnostic bus and coachmobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries were investing in our people and our communities with over 31000 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 ADIs production needs.

This position can be based in either Winnipeg Manitoba Canada or Las Vegas Nevada USA.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team leading the worlds electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Registered pension 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 valuessafety quality integrity accountability teamwork and sustainabilityareat 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 todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected clean and sustainable and informationisavailable at and.

Alexander Dennisis 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 ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit andcomply withapplicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process at the candidates request.