Material Planning Supervisor

Material Planning Supervisor

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 an experienced and driven Material Planning Supervisor to lead the materials planning function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate supply of materials to support production, while driving supplier performance and maintaining high levels of data integrity. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support overall operational excellence.

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.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of a team leading the world's electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match / or 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:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Materials Planning team to drive performance and accountability
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to support production schedules and operational goals
• Build and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships to support performance and reliability
• Monitor, report, and drive KPIs to ensure process control and continuous improvement
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, including shortages and escalation management
• Ensure material schedules and purchase orders are released accurately and executed effectively
• Maintain high levels of integrity and accuracy across planning data, shortage reporting, and material reviews
• Maximize and continuously improve the use of ERP/MRP systems, including supporting and leading implementation and upgrade initiatives
• Support inventory optimization and achievement of stock level targets
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with operations, engineering, procurement, and other teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean methodologies and workplace organization (5S)
• Develop and maintain skills matrices and training plans to ensure team capability and succession readiness
• Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives