Supply Chain Manager: Lead Efficiency & Inventory

the-pivot-group-careers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with St. Johns manufacturers to hire a Supply Chain Manager. This role leads strategic initiatives, manages inventory, negotiates supplier contracts, and mentors a team to improve performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing SCM, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), Lean principles, and a track record of on-time delivery. Relocation not required; strong collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• 5+ years experience in supply chain within manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems SAP/Oracle for planning and execution.
• Lean manufacturing principles applied to supply chain.
• Ability to optimize inventory levels and improve on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic supply chain initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee inventory management including forecasting, stock levels, and warehousing.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships for on-time delivery and quality.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and engineering to align activities with business goals.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Skills

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with St. Johns manufacturers to hire a Supply Chain Manager. This role leads strategic initiatives, manages inventory, negotiates supplier contracts, and mentors a team to improve performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing SCM, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), Lean principles, and a track record of on-time delivery. Relocation not required; strong collaboration across functions is essential.