Materials Flow Manager

Titan International, Inc.; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan International, Inc. is seeking a Materials Flow Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory control, receiving, shipping and storage for tire production.

You will ensure uninterrupted production by aligning material availability with complex multi-stage processes and optimize inventory and supplier performance. The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and 5+ years in materials management in manufacturing, with strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and APICS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment (tire, rubber, or chemical preferred).
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience managing bulk raw materials and complex supply chains.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP).
• Knowledge of rubber compounding processes and material characteristics.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory planning/control, receiving, shipping, storage, and flow of direct and indirect materials.
• Align material requirements with production schedules using MRP/ERP systems to minimize line stoppages.
• Develop scheduling systems and procedures to optimize plant throughput.
• Lead warehouse and logistics operations for bulk and hazardous materials.
• Oversee supplier performance and strategic sourcing to improve OTIF delivery.
• Mitigate supply chain risks related to volatile raw materials through safety stock planning.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to ensure material compliance and traceability.
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory turns and production disruptions due to shortages.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

Lean / Six Sigma

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Job SummaryThe Materials Flow Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory planning/control, receiving, shipping, storage, and flow of direct and indirect materials for the facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production by aligning material availability with complex, multi-stage tire manufacturing processes while optimizing inventory, cost, and supplier performance. The position oversees the Materials department including all scheduling, receiving, shipping and relevant procurement functions.Materials ManagerManages end-to-end material flow for tire production, including natural/synthetic rubber, carbon black, steel cord, bead wire, and chemical additives, ensuring uninterrupted operations across mixing, extrusion, and curing processesDirects inventory control strategies for high-volume, batch-controlled materials, improving inventory accuracy and reducing excess/obsolete stockAligns material requirements with production schedules using MRP/ERP systems, minimizing line stoppages and optimizing throughputDevelop scheduling systems and procedures to optimize plant throughput and ensure synchronization between all value streamsDevelops team to operate autonomously and have high focus on resultsOversees procurement and supplier performance for critical raw materials, negotiating relevant pricing and improving on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveryMitigates supply chain risks related to volatile raw materials (e.g., natural rubber) through strategic sourcing and safety stock planningLeads warehouse and logistics operations for bulk and hazardous materials, improving storage efficiency and material handling processesImplements lean and continuous improvement initiatives, reducing material waste, scrap, and production downtimeCollaborates with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure material compliance, traceability, and successful introduction of new tire productsMonitors and reported key KPIs including inventory turns, material availability, and production disruptions due to shortagesDevelops and implements internal programs such as communications, training, work simplification, cost reduction and other programs as neededEnsures compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to chemical handling and storageRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field5+ years of experience in materials management within a manufacturing environment (tire, rubber, or chemical preferred)Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systemsExperience managing bulk raw materials and complex supply chainsPreferred QualificationsExperience in tire, rubber, or polymer manufacturingAPICS certification (CPIM, CSCP)Knowledge of rubber compounding processes and material characteristicsLean / Six Sigma certification