Materials Manager - DeWitt Area
Materials Manager | DeWitt, MI
Salary Range: $83,000 - $123,000 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 DeWitt seeking experienced Materials Managers.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt 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 to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.
- Oversee the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw materials and components.
- Coordinate with production planning to ensure material availability aligns with manufacturing schedules.
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient material flow, warehousing, and logistics.
- Lead demand forecasting activities and integrate them into material planning processes.
- Utilize and optimize ERP/MRP systems for accurate material planning and control.
- Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with purchasing on supplier relationship management.
Recommended Qualifications
- Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics, and procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in inventory management principles (e.g., JIT, MRP, Kanban) and demand forecasting.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for material planning and control.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience developing and motivating staff.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow optimization.
Bonus Qualifications
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with advanced planning systems (APS) or business intelligence (BI) tools.
- Proven track record in international sourcing and logistics management.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Control Manager, Supply Chain Operations 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.
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