Materials Manager: Inventory Control & Lean Ops Lead

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City, MI, seeks a Materials Manager to optimize inventory, ensure material availability, and supervise warehouse staff. The role collaborates with purchasing to align supply with demand and supports production scheduling. Salary ranges reflect experience and location.

This opportunity targets professionals across Michigan’s manufacturing sectors. Candidates should have strong ERP/MRP experience, inventory accuracy, and lean manufacturing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in materials or inventory management in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems for inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accuracy and cycle count methods.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse and material handling staff.
• Resolve shortages and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Ensure material storage meets safety and compliance standards.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and issuance of raw materials and components.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production schedules without excess stock.
• Manage cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Coordinate with purchasing to keep supply aligned with demand.
• Track material costs and report variances to plant leadership.

Skills

Experience 5+ yrs

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory accuracy

Supervisory

Lean/CI

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Traverse City, MI, seeks a Materials Manager to optimize inventory, ensure material availability, and supervise warehouse staff. The role collaborates with purchasing to align supply with demand and supports production scheduling. Salary ranges reflect experience and location.

This opportunity targets professionals across Michigan’s manufacturing sectors. Candidates should have strong ERP/MRP experience, inventory accuracy, and lean manufacturing knowledge.