What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Planning Manager position at Milwaukee Tool?
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!