Materials Manager

2 weeks ago

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

Materials Manager | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in East Lansing seeking experienced Materials Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the East Lansing region seeking Materials Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Develop and implement material planning strategies, including MRP and demand forecasting.
  • Oversee the procurement and scheduling of materials to meet production demands.
  • Lead and mentor the materials team, including inventory control and warehouse personnel.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for material flow, storage, and handling processes.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure on-time delivery and quality of materials.
  • Monitor and report on key materials metrics, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, inventory control, or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven expertise with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for inventory planning and control.
  • Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, Just-In-Time (JIT) methodologies, and S&OP processes.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
  • Proficiency with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for supply chain optimization
  • Experience with international sourcing and logistics


Job Titles That Should Apply

Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Sourcing Manager, Operations Manager, Materials Director

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
• Dynamics
• Offers
• Cost Reduction
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Operations
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Logistics
• Raw Materials
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Inventory Control
• Sourcing
• Compensation
• Demand
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply
• Metrics
• Purchasing
• Data Analytics
• SAP
• Analytical Skills
• Storage
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• Availability
• Analytics
• Forecasting
• Manufacturing
• Tableau
• Procurement
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Negotiation
• Materials
• Suppliers
• Scheduling
• Administration
• Preparation
• Planning
• Business
• Leadership
• Communication
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 78,000.00 - 118,000.00 (US Dollar)

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