Materials Manager - DeWitt Area

Salary Range: $83,000 - $123,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for inventory optimization and ensuring material availability? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in DeWitt seeking experienced Materials Managers.

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt 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.

• Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization and control, ensuring material availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain, including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Coordinate material planning with production schedules to ensure timely delivery and prevent disruptions.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and material issuance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to forecast demand and manage material flow.
• Monitor and control material costs, identifying opportunities for savings and process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the materials management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, or operations 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 control, forecasting, and production planning.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to optimize inventory levels and improve material flow.

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP system implementation or significant module optimization projects.
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Materials, Materials Supervisor, Materials Coordinator, Inventory Control Manager, Sourcing Manager, Materials Planning Manager

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.