Materials Manager: Lean Inventory & ERP Lead

The Pivot Group Careers; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Materials Manager for the Charlotte, MI area. This role focuses on optimizing inventory, ensuring material availability, and leading a small team in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee receiving, storage, and issuance of raw materials, maintain lean inventory, and coordinate with purchasing to meet production demands. Strong leadership and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field required.
• Five+ 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.

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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Materials Manager for the Charlotte, MI area. This role focuses on optimizing inventory, ensuring material availability, and leading a small team in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee receiving, storage, and issuance of raw materials, maintain lean inventory, and coordinate with purchasing to meet production demands. Strong leadership and ERP experience are essential.