Senior Supply Chain Manager

We are proud of what we do and where we are going at Dexter/Dex Ko, and we know that our great people are what makes us so exceptional. It is important to us that the people we invite onto our team are a good fit both technically and culturally, and that the feeling is mutual. The process we use to assess fit may be different than what you’ve experienced with other companies, and we have designed it that way for a reason.

If you have applied and are being considered for a position with us, this brief video will help you understand what to expect as you move through the Dexter/Dex Ko Selection Process.

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.

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

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…