Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager – ERP & Lean

The Pivot Group Careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Kalamazoo, MI to optimize material flow and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This role focuses on end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, inventory, and logistics to support production goals.

You will negotiate with suppliers, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with production planning to meet build schedules, while leveraging ERP and MRP systems to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Working knowledge of inventory control and demand planning methods.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce lead times and cost.
• Oversee daily procurement, inventory, and logistics activities across the plant.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Coordinate material flow with production planning to meet build schedules.
• Track supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Manage freight and shipping costs and carrier relationships.
• Maintain accurate supply chain records and reports in the ERP system.

Skills

Negotiation & contract management

Inventory control & demand planning

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

International sourcing

Data analysis (Excel/BI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for Kalamazoo, MI to optimize material flow and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This role focuses on end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, inventory, and logistics to support production goals.

You will negotiate with suppliers, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with production planning to meet build schedules, while leveraging ERP and MRP systems to drive efficiency.