Supply Planner

Analyst

Job Description:

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions. on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. 

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.  

 
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE. 

 The Supply Planner I is the interface with the domestic plant Materials teams and the central point of contact for Corporate contacts and will be responsible for balancing Finished Good inventory and incoming supply with demand to improve and/or maintain delivery performance and inventory turns. They play a key role in the Supply Chain Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products including product life-cycle changes, and product end-of-life.

In addition, the Supply Planner I works closely with the Demand Planner, who is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products and executing the demand portion of the monthly S&OP process.

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in monthly S&OP process, completing Supply deck presentation
• Participate in NPD transitions and projects
• Collaborate with the plant Materials teams on a regular cadence
• Interface with Sales & Marketing and Operations to reach agreement on acceptable/equitable quantities and timing
• Develop complete analysis and timelines related to supply and demand for new product launches, product end of life, product transitions, and products transferring production locations
• Coordinate Finished Good inventory planning and strategy development, such as WOS and safety stock target levels, promotional builds, and updating the System as required
• Communicate risks related to inventory and supply recovery plans or watch lists in terms of lead time and capacity constraints
• Maintain metrics and scorecards on KPI's, including fill rates, SKU health, inventory turns, and E&O inventory
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as assigned

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a business-related field and a minimum of 1 year Supply Chain experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills required
• Strong organizational skills and a stellar attention to detail are essential
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Forecast System experience preferred

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.