Materials Planner

Alexander Dennis • Winnipeg, MB

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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).
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to work independently.
• Team player with excellent analytical skills and deadline-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Registered pension plan with generous company match.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree