Supply Planning Manager
Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee
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.