Buyer​/Planner

At Allegion, we pioneer safety and security to keep the people you know and love safe in the environments where they live, work and visit. As a Buyer/Planner for our hollow metal doors & frames manufacturing facility in McKenzie, Tennessee, you will manage forecasting, inventory, and procurement of components and raw materials to support our production operations.

• 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 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent education and experience (required).
• 2+ years of purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment (required).
• Computer proficiency 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 and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment (required).
• ASCM (CPIM) or equivalent certification (preferred).

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Opportunities for community involvement and giving back.
• Clifton Strengths testing and coaching opportunities.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.