Manufacturing Supply Chain Leader: Drive Cost & Flow

the-pivot-group-careers; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Spring Lake, MI, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead cost-efficient supply chain strategies, supplier negotiations, and inventory oversight in a manufacturing-focused network. You will drive demand planning and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing SCM, strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a track record of optimizing material flow and logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing supply chain management experience.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, inventory management and logistics optimization.
• Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize costs and efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
• Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to align with production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the entire supply chain.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and logistics teams for seamless operations.
• Utilize analytics to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Demand planning

Inventory management

ERP systems

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Spring Lake, MI, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead cost-efficient supply chain strategies, supplier negotiations, and inventory oversight in a manufacturing-focused network. You will drive demand planning and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing SCM, strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a track record of optimizing material flow and logistics performance.