Supply Chain Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: South Facility - Sioux Falls, SD 57107Supply Chain Manager

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.

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.

Ready to help shape the next chapter of Dakotaland Manufacturing’s supply chain? We encourage you to apply.

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