Inventory Buyer/Planner

Are you in search of a company that resonates with your proactive spirit and entrepreneurial mindset? Your search ends here with Premier Truck Rental ! Company Overview At Premier Truck Rental (PTR), we provide customized commercial fleet rentals nationwide, helping businesses get the right trucks and equipment to get the job done.

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, PTR is a family-owned company built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and exceptional service. We serve a wide range of industries—including construction, utilities, and infrastructure—by delivering high-quality, ready-to-work trucks and trailers tailored to each customer’s needs. At PTR, we don’t just rent trucks—we partner with our customers to drive efficiency and success on every job site.

POSITION SUMMARY 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.

COMPENSATION

This position offers a competitive

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchases and Negotiation Analyze fleet growth, order bank timing, allocation availability, financial goals, and replacement cycles to recommend truck, chassis, and passenger vehicles purchases. Evaluate OEM incentive agreements, dealer quotes/terms, specifications, and service offerings to make purchasing mix recommendations. Issue purchase orders and manage the order lifecycle from placement through delivery.

Coordination and Tracking 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. Monitor production schedules, OEM allocations, and delivery timelines to proactively address delays or constraints. Supplier Management Establish and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, dealers, and upfit partners.

Resolve supplier-related issues, including damage claims, recalls, rejections, cancellations, pricing discrepancies, and engineering changes. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, lead time, pricing, and reliability. Partner with suppliers to drive meaningful change.

Master Data Management and Auditing Support accurate Master Data Management for all purchased assets within ERP and fleet systems. Maintain detailed procurement records and documentation. Analyze purchasing, utilization, and supplier data to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Relationship Building Interact professionally with external suppliers, fostering positive and long-lasting partnerships. Demonstrate negotiation and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution. Collaborate in developing strong relationships and facilitate effective communication across the business and Premier Partner sites.

Communicate delivery updates and potential delays to internal stakeholders. Attention to Detail and Customer Service Demonstrate close attention to detail, follow-up, and a strong commitment to customer service. Provide excellence in both internal and external customer service.

Requirements

Collaborate with internal teams to understand their needs and ensure a high level of satisfaction.