Senior Supply Chain ManagerLocation: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Area (On-Site)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Range: $150,000 - $185,000
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead and transform end-to-end supply chain operations within a growing manufacturing-focused organization. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing the vision, processes, and capabilities across sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in evolving environments, can operate effectively in ambiguity, and has a proven ability to build scalable supply chain processes that support business growth. This individual will play a critical role in shaping the future of the organizations manufacturing supply chain strategy while driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Chain Strategy & Operations- Develop and execute short- and long-term supply chain strategies that align demand, capacity, sourcing, inventory, and logistics with business objectives.
- Lead enterprise Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP) processes, translating demand forecasts into actionable production, supply, and inventory plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management functions.
- Monitor supply market trends, commodity fluctuations, supplier capacity, and logistics risks to ensure business continuity.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management- Negotiate and manage strategic supplier and service-provider agreements.
- Establish supplier segmentation, performance management, and supplier development programs.
- Evaluate supplier performance through quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, sustainability, and risk metrics.
- Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives while balancing quality, service, and total cost of ownership.
Planning & Inventory Management- Own inventory strategy, including service levels, safety stock policies, material segmentation, and working capital optimization.
- Improve demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and master scheduling processes.
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while improving inventory turns and material availability.
- Ensure accurate planning through disciplined ERP/MRP utilization and strong data governance practices.
Cross-Functional Leadership- Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, sales, quality, finance, and operations teams to support business initiatives.
- Support product launches, make-versus-buy decisions, production planning, and capacity management.
- Influence decision-making across a matrix organization and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Champion a customer-focused culture throughout the supply chain organization.
Team Development- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing supply chain teams.
- Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and development plans.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management to drive team success.
Performance Management- Develop and maintain KPIs including:
- Forecast Accuracy
- Schedule Attainment
- Supplier On-Time Delivery
- Inventory Turns
- Purchase Price Variance
- Expedite Costs
- Customer Service Metrics
- Utilize data and business intelligence tools to drive decision-making and improve performance.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in manufacturing supply chain leadership.
- Deep knowledge of:
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Planning
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Warehousing
- Logistics
- Supplier Management
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide S&OP/SIOP processes.
- Expertise in demand planning, capacity planning, master scheduling, and operational forecasting.
- Proven experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including:
- Working Capital Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Cost Analysis
- Business Case Development
- Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
- Advanced experience utilizing ERP, MRP, planning, and business intelligence systems.
- Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Exceptional communication, change management, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations and large-scale projects.
- Demonstrated success driving process excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure.
- Experience collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams on product launches and strategic sourcing decisions.
- Strong customer-service orientation with a focus on responsiveness and long-term partnership building.
- Experience establishing and managing performance metrics to drive accountability and results.
Work Environment- Full-time, on-site role.
- Monday through Friday in an office and manufacturing-support environment.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Frequent interaction with executive leadership, operations teams, engineering, finance, and strategic suppliers.
- Opportunity to help build and shape the future state of a growing manufacturing organization.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $185000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
A few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson matchPaid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resourcesTuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance Gym Membership Discount Program
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
