Premier Truck Rental

Premier Truck Rental

Inventory Buyer/Planner

Fort Wayne, IN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
NegotiationAuditingProcurementERPCustomer SupportCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The Inventory Planner is responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring trucks, chassis, and passenger vehicles to support fleet demand.
  • This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and terms, analyzes sales, production & utilization data, and ensures the timely acquisition of equipment aligned with operational and financial objectives.
  • The Demand Planner collaborates cross-functionally with operations, sales, fleet, and finance to balance fleet availability, cost control, and market demand when making purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Issue purchase orders and manage order lifecycle from placement through delivery.
  • Partner with Fleet and Operations to plan and coordinate the physical movement of assets.
  • Assist Premier Partners with setting and maintaining OEM drop ship codes.
  • Train Premier Partners on OEM processes and procedures. Provide updates as processes change and evolve.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, dealers, and upfit partners.
  • Monitor supplier performance related to quality, lead time, pricing, and reliability. Partner with suppliers to drive meaningful change.

Compensation

  • This position offers a competitive compensation package, benchmarked to regional market standards.
  • It consists of a base salary plus the opportunity for quarterly profit sharing after one year of employment.

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