Materials Manager Wayland Area

Wayland, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 86000 - 126000

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Materials Manager Wayland MI

Salary Range: $86000 - $126000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in rolefield The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Wayland seeking Materials Managers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Wayland that are adding Materials Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and ensure material availability.
Oversee procurement activities including supplier selection negotiation and relationship management.
Collaborate with production planning to ensure alignment of material flow with manufacturing schedules.
Manage warehousing and logistics operations for efficient receipt storage and distribution of materials.
Analyze material usage lead times and market trends to develop accurate demand forecasts.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the materials department to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Lead mentor and develop the materials team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Recommended Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in materials management supply chain or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) for inventory planning production scheduling and procurement.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision making and inventory optimization.
Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships and internal stakeholders.

Bonus Qualifications

APICS CSCP or CPIM certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Proficiency with advanced data analytics and forecasting software
Experience with international sourcing and logistics

Job Titles That Should Apply

Materials Manager Inventory Manager Supply Chain Manager Logistics Manager Warehouse Manager Materials Planner Procurement Manager Director of Materials Global Materials Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey 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 searchmarket 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.

Materials Manager Wayland MI Salary Range: $86000 - $126000 depending on experience Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in rolefield The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Wayland seeking...