Strategic Supply Chain Leader – Lansing

the-pivot-group-careers; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing a Supply Chain Manager in Lansing, MI to optimize costs, improve inventory management, and lead demand planning for manufacturing partners. The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, ERP proficiency, and lean continuous improvement to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Based in Lansing with on-site responsibilities, the position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to impact multi-site operations through data-driven decision making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for supply chain planning and execution.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize costs and efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Oversee inventory management to minimize stockouts and reduce carrying costs.
• Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to align with production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and make informed supply chain decisions.

Skills

ERP systems integration

Lean manufacturing

Supplier relationships

Contract negotiation

Data analytics

Project management

APICS CSCP/CPIM preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is sourcing a Supply Chain Manager in Lansing, MI to optimize costs, improve inventory management, and lead demand planning for manufacturing partners. The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, ERP proficiency, and lean continuous improvement to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Based in Lansing with on-site responsibilities, the position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to impact multi-site operations through data-driven decision making and