Materials Manager — Optimize Inventory in Kalamazoo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

• 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

Materials management

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory accuracy

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle

SAP Analytics

Job description

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.