Buyer/Planner

About the role

The Buyer/Planner plays a crucial role in managing the forecasting, inventory, and procurement of components and raw materials for Allegion's hollow metal doors & frames manufacturing facility in McKenzie, TN. This position ensures inventory accuracy, maintains optimal stock levels, and collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to support seamless production operations.

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.

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)
• Familiarity with VA/VE, PPAP, and Engineering Change (EC) processes (Preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment (Required)
• ASCM (CPIM) or equivalent certification (Preferred)

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Computer proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, experience with BOMs, inventory accuracy tracking, and accounts payable reconciliation, strong analytical skills with the ability to track supplier performance, PPV, and comparative quoting, familiarity with VA/VE, PPAP, and Engineering Change (EC) processes, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment, ASCM (CPIM) or equivalent certification.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period, tuition reimbursement, competitive Paid Time Off, and opportunities to serve others through community involvement and employee discounts.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours.