Materials Manager | Inventory & Lean Lead (Grand Haven)

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI connects manufacturing employers with skilled Materials Managers. This role focuses on inventory optimization, cycle counting, and coordinating with purchasing to maintain material availability for production.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in materials/inventory management, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and prior supervisory experience. Earns $84k–$124k with room for growth; travel not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Five or more years in materials or inventory management in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems for inventory control.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Coordinate with purchasing to align supply with demand.
• Track material costs and report variances to plant leadership.
• 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.

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Supply chain

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Vendor management

Procurement coordination

Cost tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI connects manufacturing employers with skilled Materials Managers. This role focuses on inventory optimization, cycle counting, and coordinating with purchasing to maintain material availability for production.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in materials/inventory management, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and prior supervisory experience. Earns $84k–$124k with room for growth; travel not required.