Materials Manager

1 week ago

Muskegon, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Materials Manager | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 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 Muskegon seeking experienced Materials Managers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Muskegon seeking experienced Materials Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for raw materials and components, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
  • Oversee supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations to ensure quality, delivery, and compliance.
  • Coordinate with production planning and scheduling to ensure timely material availability, preventing stockouts and delays.
  • Manage inbound logistics, warehousing, and material handling operations for efficient material flow.
  • Analyze material usage, forecasts, and market trends to mitigate supply chain risks and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Implement and continuously improve materials management processes and systems for enhanced efficiency.
Recommended Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in materials management or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for inventory planning and control.
  • Strong analytical, forecasting, and data-driven problem-solving skills for inventory optimization.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team, coupled with excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Proven experience with advanced data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Familiarity with global supply chain management and international logistics.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Advanced proficiency in specific ERP modules (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle SCM).


Job Titles That Should Apply

Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Materials and Logistics Manager, Senior Materials Manager, Director of Materials, Operations Materials 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
• Management Skills
• Offers
• Production Planning
• Operations
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Compliance
• Logistics
• Raw Materials
• Visualization
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Vendor Management
• Sourcing
• Compensation
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply
• Data Analytics
• Components
• SAP
• Optimization
• Availability
• Analytics
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Tableau
• Procurement
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Negotiation
• Materials
• Scheduling
• Administration
• Preparation
• Planning
• Engineering
• Business
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 79,000.00 - 119,000.00 (US Dollar)

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