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. 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 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. Qualifications 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). Benefits 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. CliftonStrengths testing and coaching opportunities. Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr