Materials Manager – Kalamazoo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; Presencial; USD 83 000 - 123 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory control and material availability for Kalamazoo area manufacturers.

You will manage receiving, storage, cycle counts, and collaborate with purchasing to align supply with production, while leading a warehouse team. Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing materials/inventory, ERP/MRP experience, and a bachelor's degree in a related field; ISO familiarity and data analysis skills are a plus.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Supervise warehouse and material handling staff.
• Resolve shortages and expedite critical materials as needed.

Conhecimentos

Materials management

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory accuracy

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Ferramentas

ERP/MRP systems

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle

SAP Analytics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

Materials Manager | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 – $123,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Kalamazoo area seeking experienced Materials Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Materials Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Galesburg, Comstock, Oshtemo, and Parchment.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kalamazoo 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.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise warehouse and material handling staff.
• Resolve shortages and expedite critical materials as needed.

Recommended 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with supplier negotiations and vendor management.
• Familiarity with ISO or similar quality management systems.
• Background in automotive or high-volume production environments.
• Data analysis skills using spreadsheets or reporting tools.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Warehouse Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Materials Planner, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Supervisor, Production Planning Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Inventory Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Support Management Skills Six Sigma Operations Raw Materials Logistics ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Inventory Control Recruiting Sourcing Vendor Management Compensation Supply Supply Chain Management Components Data Analytics Storage Performance Management Continuous Improvement Optimization Availability SAP Analytics Forecasting Manufacturing Tableau Procurement Power BI Oracle Suppliers Materials Negotiation Administration Preparation Planning Engineering Business Project Management Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 83,000.00 – 123,000.00 (US Dollar)