Materials Manager | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in East Lansing seeking experienced Materials Managers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the East Lansing region seeking Materials Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials, components, and MRO supplies, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Direct warehousing, logistics, and material handling operations for efficient material flow.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to ensure material availability for manufacturing schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the materials planning, purchasing, and logistics teams.
• Analyze material costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain efficiency improvements.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory control, demand planning, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for materials planning and execution.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing and mentoring staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision making and process improvement.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Proficiency with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for supply chain optimization
• Experience with implementing and optimizing advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Advanced Planning Systems (APS)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Control Manager, Director of Materials

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.