Buyer Planner
Titan Specialty - Formerly The Carlstar Group•Franklin, TN
•$75,000 - $85,000
About The Position
Titan International is seeking a Buyer Planner to support procurement and material planning across its supply chain. The role ensures the timely flow of materials by managing MRP requirements, purchase orders, inventory levels, supplier performance, and demand needs. The Buyer Planner works with suppliers and internal teams to maintain material availability while helping minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, or a related area.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
- Experience with contract negotiation and project management.
- Ability to analyze large amounts of data and translate findings into concise, actionable information.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP procurement and inventory systems.
Nice To Haves
- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience is a plus.
- Experience with SQL or a similar data-analysis tool is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage procurement activities to ensure materials are available for production schedules and customer demand.
- Review weekly MRP signals and translate requirements into timely purchasing actions.
- Analyze inventory levels and demand forecasts to optimize inventory and reduce excess or obsolete material.
- Issue and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, timely supplier acknowledgments, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.
- Communicate with suppliers about pricing, availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and product requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to align supply with demand.
- Use data and reporting tools to monitor supply performance, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
- Lead or support supplier transitions, new product introductions, and other critical supply initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
