Strategic Buyer Planner | Inventory & Supplier Excellence

TITAN Specialty; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision, and benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Industry-leading organization

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Titan International in Franklin, TN seeks a Buyer Planner to support procurement and material planning across our supply chain. You will manage MRP requirements, purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance, ensuring timely material availability while minimizing excess.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to meet production schedules and customer demand using data and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• 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 ERP procurement and inventory systems; JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a plus.
• Experience with contract negotiation and project management.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Review and manage weekly MRP signals and translate into purchasing actions.
• Analyze inventory and demand forecasts to optimize stock and reduce obsolescence.
• Issue and track purchase orders with supplier acknowledgments and quality requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain to align supply with demand.
• Use data tools to monitor performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels.
• Lead supplier transitions and new product introductions with cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Project management

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

SQL

Excel

Job description

Titan International in Franklin, TN seeks a Buyer Planner to support procurement and material planning across our supply chain. You will manage MRP requirements, purchase orders, inventory levels, and supplier performance, ensuring timely material availability while minimizing excess.

Collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to meet production schedules and customer demand using data and ERP tools.