Strategic Supply Chain Leader – Ludington Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six Sigma/Lean

APICS CSCP/CPIM

Second language (Spanish/Mandarin)

ERP/WMS project management

Sustainable sourcing

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Ludington, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to optimize costs and ensure smooth material flow. You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee inventory management to minimize waste.

Lead forecasting and cross-functional collaboration to align with production schedules and drive continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary range of $96,000–$143,000 depending on experience, with exposure to ERP

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 track record of optimizing inventory levels and improving on-time delivery rates.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain planning software.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize costs and efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
• Lead demand planning and forecasting processes to align with production schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Utilize supply chain analytics to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.

Skills

5+ years experience in supply chain

Inventory optimization

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Negotiation and vendor management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Ludington, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to optimize costs and ensure smooth material flow. You will develop and implement supply chain strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee inventory management to minimize waste.

Lead forecasting and cross-functional collaboration to align with production schedules and drive continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary range of $96,000–$143,000 depending on experience, with exposure to ERP