Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing
interstates
Omaha, NE
Administrative
Job Score
80 pts
On-site model (+70)
Administrative (+10)
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.
Lead the flow. Grow the team. Shape what’s next.
At Interstates, supply chain is more than purchasing and logistics. It connects people, suppliers, materials, and manufacturing projects—and helps our teams deliver exceptional results for our clients.
As the Supply Chain Manager – Manufacturing, you’ll lead supply chain strategy for a manufacturing offer category while developing a strong, capable team. You’ll influence supplier performance, inventory planning, forecasting, sourcing, cost management, and project execution. Your decisions will have a direct impact on material availability, delivery reliability, team performance, and client satisfaction.
If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys developing people, strengthening supplier partnerships, and turning complex supply chain challenges into practical solutions, we’d like to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Develop the Team
- Set direction for your assigned Supply Chain Offer Category Team.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to help team members 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.
Drive Supply Chain Performance
- 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 new opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding projects, suppliers, business plans, and internal information.
- Communicate clearly and adapt effectively as priorities and business needs change.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means you:
- Build trust with the offer category team and key supplier partners.
- Improve visibility into inventory, demand, and material requirements.
- Strengthen supplier performance, delivery reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop team members and create a culture of accountability and growth.
- Help ensure materials and supply chain deliverables support project and client commitments.
- Identify practical improvements that make Interstates’ supply chain more effective and responsive.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 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 the 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $90,000–$110,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, as well as the level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents what Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Final pay is determined by job-related skills, training, education, and experience.
Location: This position can be based in our Sioux Center, IA; Omaha, NE; or Sioux Falls, SD office.
Travel
This role requires approximately 30% travel. Travel may include visits to Interstates locations, supplier facilities, industry conferences, and other business-related destinations.
Why Join Interstates?
At Interstates, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while working with people who value safety, service, integrity, and continuous improvement. We invest in our team members and provide opportunities to build meaningful relationships, grow your skills, and advance your career.
Benefits Include
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and 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
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to lead people, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help build the supply chain behind successful manufacturing projects, apply today.
Join Interstates and help shape what’s next.
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
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