Materials Manager
6 days ago
Materials Manager | Norton Shores, MI
Salary Range: $77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Norton Shores seeking experienced Materials Managers.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across Norton Shores seeking Materials Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Oversee material planning, procurement, and scheduling to support production demands.
- Develop and implement strategies for material cost reduction and supply chain efficiency.
- Ensure accurate material forecasting and collaborate with production and sales teams.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance related to material delivery and quality.
- Lead and develop the materials management team, including warehouse and planning staff.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in material flow, storage, and handling processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for inventory control, planning, and procurement.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, JIT, and inventory optimization techniques.
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal teams.
- Excellent analytical and forecasting abilities to manage material flow and prevent disruptions.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools.
- Experience with international sourcing, logistics, and customs compliance.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Materials and Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager, Purchasing Manager, Warehouse Manager
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
Required Skills:
• Supply Chain
• Lean Six Sigma
• Resume
• Offers
• Cost Reduction
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Compliance
• Logistics
• Raw Materials
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Inventory Control
• Sourcing
• Compensation
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply
• Purchasing
• Data Analytics
• SAP
• Storage
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• Availability
• Analytics
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Oracle
• Negotiation
• Materials
• Suppliers
• Scheduling
• Administration
• Preparation
• Planning
• Engineering
• Business
• Leadership
• Sales
• Management
Salary Package:
$ 77,000.00 - 117,000.00 (US Dollar)
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