Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing

Interstates • Omaha, NE

7d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing leads supply chain strategy for an assigned manufacturing offer category and develops a capable team. The role influences supplier performance, inventory planning, forecasting, sourcing, cost management, and project execution, directly affecting material availability, delivery reliability, team performance, and client satisfaction. The position may be based in Interstates’ Sioux Center, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; or Sioux Falls, South Dakota office, and requires approximately 30% travel, with additional travel as business needs require.

The manager provides direction, coaching, and development to the offer category team; supports onboarding and performance reviews; and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Working with internal stakeholders and suppliers, the manager supports inventory optimization and material flow, uses forecasting and MRP processes to translate demand into supply requirements, monitors supplier performance and spend, directs spending to supplier partners, assists with contract negotiations, and oversees the offer category budget with support from the Director of Supply Chain. The role also evaluates suppliers, attends supplier and industry conferences, maintains confidentiality, and adapts communication and priorities to changing business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Experience with inventory management, including inventory levels, availability, and material flow.
• Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes and systems.
• Experience with forecasting and translating demand into supply and material requirements.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, emails, specifications, and contracts.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating successfully with others.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%, with additional travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, engineering, industrial services, or a related environment.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier relationship management.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts or commercial terms.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing team members.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, supply chain analytics, or related business systems.
• Experience using data to improve cost, quality, delivery, or supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for the assigned Supply Chain Offer Category Team.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
• Coordinate onboarding for new team members.
• Conduct talent card and performance reviews.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with offer category leaders, project managers, estimators, field leaders, and other internal teams.
• Support inventory optimization, material availability, and efficient material flow.
• Use forecasting and MRP processes to translate demand into supply and material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, spend, pricing, delivery, and quality.
• Strategically direct spend to supplier partners to improve value and business results.
• Assist with contract negotiations, including pricing, schedules, and other commercial terms.
• Oversee the offer category budget with support from the Director of Supply Chain.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers that align with Interstates’ values, culture, and business needs.
• Build ethical, productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Attend supplier and industry conferences to expand market knowledge and identify opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding projects, suppliers, business plans, and internal information.
• Communicate clearly and adapt as priorities and business needs change.
• Travel to Interstates locations, supplier facilities, industry conferences, and other business-related destinations as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus incentives and merit increases
• Career coaching and advancement opportunities
• Team events and volunteer opportunities
• A strong safety culture where every team member is empowered to look out for one another

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager