Job Title: Inventory and Logistics Manager
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Job Number: FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
The Inventory & Logistics Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of material planning, inventory management, and logistics execution across Viaflex. This role ensures the timely, cost-effective flow of raw materials into production and finished goods to customers, while driving continuous improvement in service levels, cost, and operational efficiency. This leader is accountable for aligning supply chain execution with production, quality, and customer commitments, while building a high-performance, data-driven team focused on accountability and results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure availability of raw materials (resins, additives, packaging) to support production schedules.
- Lead S&OP execution for materials and align demand, supply, and production.
- Oversee inventory levels, accuracy, and material traceability.
- Own inbound and outbound logistics execution (truckload, LTL, expedited, international).
- Optimize freight spend through carrier selection, routing, and network design.
- Monitor and improve OTIF delivery performance.
- Partner with Production, Quality, and Customer Service for seamless material flow.
- Identify and execute cost savings in freight, inventory, and material handling.
- Lead logistics standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop planning, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Ensure effective use of ERP (IFS) and logistics/reporting systems. Provide reports and analysis to monitor and measure effectiveness of inventory management practices.
- Ensure compliance with safety, ISO quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Administer annual team member performance reviews, goal setting, and participate in salary planning.
- Keeps informed of new developments, methods, and techniques in the materials profession.
- May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business or technical field. Minimum 8 years related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Demonstrated leadership skills with proven leadership and accountability. Considerable knowledge of inventory control procedures. Ability to coach, mentor, and empower team members to succeed. High level of patience and service. Ability to motivate team members. Must have strong analytical and ERP system experience along with excellent problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions. Ability to be flexible and multitask. Proficient with computers. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements: Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.
BENEFITS TO YOU:
Not all benefits are created equal, but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.
