Strategic Supply Chain Leader - Sourcing and Inventory

Dakotalandmfg; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakotaland Manufacturing seeks a skilled Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain across Sioux Falls and Watertown, SD. This hands-on leader will build supplier partnerships, develop sourcing strategies, and optimize raw material inventory to support production and manufacturing performance.

You will drive cost, cash flow improvements and supply continuity while leading a high-performing team across locations. A bachelor’s degree and ASCM/ISM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or departmental management experience.
• Strong track record in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Experience managing raw material replenishment, inventory turns, and excess/obsolete inventory.
• Proven ability to use data to identify opportunities, manage risk, and improve performance.
• Experience across multiple locations and supplier networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage team members by establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies, including supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk to achieve cost, quality, delivery, service, and supply-continuity objectives.
• Manage raw material replenishment and inventory strategies to support production requirements while optimizing inventory investment and turns.
• Collaborate across locations and functions to align supply plans with production demand and business priorities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, communicate supply chain performance and risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Leadership

Inventory optimization

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Cross-location collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

ASCM CPIM or CSCP, ISM CPSM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Dakotaland Manufacturing seeks a skilled Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and supply chain across Sioux Falls and Watertown, SD. This hands-on leader will build supplier partnerships, develop sourcing strategies, and optimize raw material inventory to support production and manufacturing performance.

You will drive cost, cash flow improvements and supply continuity while leading a high-performing team across locations. A bachelor’s degree and ASCM/ISM certifications are preferred.