Buyer/Planner

Allegion • McKenzie, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with VA/VE, PPAP, and Engineering Change (EC) processes
• ASCM (CPIM) or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
• 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
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level