Strategic Materials & Supply Chain Manager (On-Site)

CapstoneONE Search; Sparta (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search, helping a globally recognized manufacturing organization in Sparta, Michigan hire a Supply Chain Manager to own the plant's materials function and ensure uninterrupted supply to support production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The role leads all materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics, develops supplier partnerships, drives inventory accuracy, and oversees ERP/MRP processes to strengthen planning and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads all materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics functions for the facility
• Manages raw material and component supply, including forecasting, replenishment, and safety stock strategies
• Ensures on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships to ensure material availability, quality, and cost competitiveness
• Drives inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reduction of excess and obsolete inventory
• Partners with Production, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material shortages, supply disruptions, and quality issues
• Leads negotiations, contracts, and cost reduction initiatives with key suppliers
• Manages MRP/ERP processes to strengthen materials planning accuracy
• Tracks and reports key materials metrics (inventory turns, fill rate, material availability, cost savings)
• Leads and develops a team of buyers, planners, and materials coordinators

Skills

5+ years materials mgmt

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

APICS/CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CapstoneONE Search, helping a globally recognized manufacturing organization in Sparta, Michigan hire a Supply Chain Manager to own the plant's materials function and ensure uninterrupted supply to support production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The role leads all materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics, develops supplier partnerships, drives inventory accuracy, and oversees ERP/MRP processes to strengthen planning and cost competitiveness.