Materials Manager Kentwood Area

Materials Manager Kentwood MI

Salary Range : $84000 - $124000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Materials Managers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Kentwood seeking Materials Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement material planning procurement and inventory control strategies.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure production continuity while minimizing carrying costs.
• Oversee supplier selection negotiation and performance management for raw materials and components.
• Lead and mentor the materials planning and purchasing teams.
• Collaborate with production sales and engineering to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to material acquisition storage and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards regulatory requirements and company policies in material management.

Recommended Qualifications

Bonus Qualifications

Job Titles That Should Apply

Materials Manager Supply Chain Manager Logistics Manager Inventory Manager Procurement Manager Purchasing Manager Sourcing Manager Warehouse Manager Operations 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.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Inventory Control,Microsoft Access,Purchasing,Lean,Supply Chain Experience,Production Planning,ERP Systems,Leadership Experience,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 84000 - 124000