About this role
Job Description:
At Milwaukee Tool, we don’t just design tools—we create solutions that redefine industry standards. Our relentless commitment to innovation drives everything we do. The Supply Planning Manager is a leadership position, combining strategic leadership with hands-on decision-making responsibilities.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a team of Supply Planning Analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Set clear performance expectations, provide actionable feedback, and develop individual and team capabilities to meet evolving business needs • Own and scale supply planning processes and systems (Oracle ERP), driving consistency, data integrity, and team adoption • Anticipate and prioritize business partner needs, proactively solving issues before they escalate • Own and drive performance against key supply chain KPIs (e.g. fill rate, inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory), ensuring alignment with business goals • Lead cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, distribution, demand planning, and operations to proactively identify and resolve constraints and risks • Lead monthly S&OP reporting and influence cross-functional and leadership decisions by presenting risks, trade-offs, and actional recommendations • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply planning, including process automation, data accuracy, and inventory optimization • Prioritize team workload and resources to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic initiatives • Support new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning with robust supply and demand analysis • Act as subject matter expert in supply planning tools and processes, helping elevate team capabilities and system utilization The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field • 5+ years of experience in supply planning or related supply chain roles with: • At least 2 years in a leadership capacity • Proven experience with Supply Chain planning tools, software, and ERP systems (Oracle preferred) • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment • Demonstrates a high level of ownership, urgency, and accountability while fostering a collaborative, candid, and high-performance team environment • A collaborative mindset, working closely with internal teams and global suppliers • Passion for developing talent and fostering a collaborative team culture Why Milwaukee Tool? At Milwaukee Tool, we push boundaries, take risks, and never settle for the status quo. We offer: ✔️ A collaborative, high-energy work environment. ✔️ Career growth opportunities with a company that invests in its people. ✔️ Robust Health, Dental, and vision insurance plans ✔️ Generous 401(K) savings plan ✔️ And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. Ready to disrupt the industry and be part of a team that’s changing the game? Apply today!
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.