Senior Supply Chain Manager

At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We’re building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com. Summary: The Senior Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all supply chain functions across a multi-campus manufacturing operation. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, materials planning, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and customer fulfillment. The position ensures the uninterrupted flow of materials from suppliers through manufacturing operations and distribution channels while balancing customer service, inventory investment, productivity, and profitability. The Senior Supply Chain Manager develops and executes supply chain strategies that support plant and corporate objectives, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy & Planning Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business and operational goals. Lead demand planning, forecasting, S&OP, and cross-functional planning to support customer and manufacturing requirements. Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs including service, delivery, inventory turns, productivity, and working capital. Inventory Management & Production Support Oversee material planning, production scheduling, purchasing strategies, and ERP planning parameters to ensure material availability. Manage shortages, capacity constraints, recovery plans, and supplier/material risks to support production and customer commitments. Implement replenishment methods such as Kanban, VMI, pull systems, and lean supply chain practices. Warehouse & Distribution Operations Lead receiving, storage, inventory control, material movement, order fulfillment, shipping, and distribution across campuses. Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, material handling, and finished goods flow. Ensure inventory transaction accuracy through documentation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes. Logistics & Transportation Manage inbound and outbound transportation to ensure reliable, cost-effective delivery performance. Optimize logistics flows between suppliers, plants, distribution centers, and customers. Partner with carriers and logistics providers to improve service, reduce cost, track performance, and expedite critical shipments. Inventory Management Establish inventory policies and controls that balance service levels, production continuity, and inventory investment. Drive inventory accuracy, cycle count effectiveness, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Reduce excess, obsolete, damaged, and slow-moving inventory while supporting Finance inventory controls and valuation. Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop supply chain, warehouse, planning, and distribution teams. Set clear expectations, accountability, performance goals, talent plans, and succession plans. Promote safety, engagement, continuous improvement, customer focus, and strong cross-functional relationships. Continuous Improvement Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement across supply chain operations. Improve productivity, inventory accuracy, cust…

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