Supply Chain Manager

Dakotaland Manufacturing; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakotaland Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen purchasing and sourcing across Sioux Falls or Watertown, SD. You will build supplier partnerships, optimize inventory, and drive cost, cash flow, and continuity improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing purchasing/supply chain and 3+ years of leadership, with strong ERP/MRP knowledge and a track record in strategic sourcing and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Experience in raw material replenishment, inventory turns, and excess inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage supply chain team across locations.
• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies, including supplier selection and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Oversee raw material replenishment and inventory strategies to optimize inventory investment and turns.
• Collaborate across locations to align supply plans with production demand and priorities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, communicating performance and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

ERP/MRP experience

Inventory optimization

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Dakotaland Manufacturing | Sioux Falls or Watertown, South Dakota

Full-Time | Exempt

Salary Range: $110,000–$135,000

Make an Impact Beyond Purchasing

Dakotaland Manufacturing is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen our purchasing and supply chain function across multiple locations. This position may be based at either our Sioux Falls or Watertown, South Dakota location. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, strategic leader who can build strong supplier partnerships, improve sourcing performance, optimize raw material inventory, and develop a high-performing team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on cost, cash flow, supply continuity, and manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Own

• Lead, develop, and manage team members by establishing clear expectations, strengthening accountability, and building organizational capability.
• 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, turns, and excess and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate across locations and functions to align supply plans and supplier strategies with production demand and business priorities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, communicate supply chain performance and risks, and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership, supervisory, or departmental management experience.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier performance management, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Experience managing raw material replenishment, inventory investment, inventory turns, and excess and obsolete inventory.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and purchasing and planning processes.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to use data to identify opportunities, manage risk, and improve performance.
• Proven ability to lead people and influence effectively across functions and locations.
• Experience in metal fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing is preferred.

Education & Professional Credentials

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Procurement, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, relevant professional credentials, and experience will be considered. ASCM CPIM or CSCP, ISM CPSM, or a comparable supply chain or procurement certification is preferred.

Additional Requirement

• Ability to travel between the Sioux Falls and Watertown locations, as well as to supplier locations and other business-related destinations, as needed.

Why This Role Matters

The Supply Chain Manager will have a direct opportunity to improve how Dakotaland manages supplier performance, purchasing cost, raw material investment, and supply continuity across the organization. We’re looking for someone who wants to build capability, challenge current practices, and deliver measurable business results.

Dakotaland Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.