Inventory & IT Specialist

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.  

POSITION SUMMARY: The Inventory and IT Specialist is responsible for ensuring sitewide inventory accuracy by maintaining compliance with the perpetual cycle counting policy and verifying that all materials are correctly recorded in both quantity and location. This role supports production by ensuring materials are properly allocated to jobs, investigating and resolving transactional errors through root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements that strengthen inventory control. In addition to inventory responsibilities, the position functions as the local IT point of contact, providing user support, coordinating with remote IT teams, and training warehouse personnel on ERP transactions and system processes.  

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 and maintain site-wide cycle count programs, ensuring compliance with perpetual inventory counting policies and inventory control processes.  

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through detailed root cause analysis and corrective action plans.  

• Generate, review, and analyze inventory reports, including over-issue and inactive stock reports. 

• Maintain accurate and proactive material master data, including system settings that impact inventory control and support inventory optimization initiatives.  

• Serve as the site ERP/MRP Super User, providing training, guidance, and troubleshooting to warehouse and supply chain staff.  

• Monitor and resolve transactional errors in the ERP system to ensure timely and accurate updates.  

• Ensure all materials are allocated to the correct production jobs and perform regular “contract cleanup.”  

• Maintain and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances across production areas.  

• Lead continuous improvement (CI) activities within the warehouse, ensuring engagement, sustainability, and efficiency enhancements. 

• Serve as the local IT point of contact for basic network, equipment, and user access issues, escalating to UK IT as needed.  

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:  

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. 

• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) is an asset. 

• 3–5 years of experience working in inventory control, materials management, or IT support environments. 

• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge with the ability to operate as a Super User and provide user training.  

• Basic IT competency and comfort supporting basic system and hardware issues. 

• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and process improvement.  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with warehouse supervisors, production teams, and cross functional departments.  

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.  

Physical & Workplace Requirements:  

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (75 lbs. with assistance), perform repetitive movements (bending, kneeling, crouching), and work on elevated surfaces or in confined spaces.  

• Must be able to stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods (8+ hours).  

• Requires visual acuity to read diagnostics and inspect components, as well as sufficient hearing ability to detect vehicle noises and alarms.  

• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including noise, dust, fumes, and fluctuations in temperature, while wearing PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and relevant HV PPE).  

• Strong safety awareness and strict adherence to workplace procedures.  

Standard Hours: – 6:00 AM -3:30 PM Mon-Thurs, Fri 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM  

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube  

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.   

Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.