Analyst

Milwaukee Tool • Grenada, MT

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About The Position

The Supply Planner I is the interface with domestic plant Materials teams and the central point of contact for Corporate contacts. The role balances Finished Good inventory and incoming supply with demand to improve or maintain delivery performance and inventory turns. The Supply Planner I contributes to the Supply Chain Planning organization by developing inventory strategies for existing items, new products, product life-cycle changes, and product end-of-life.

The role works closely with the Demand Planner, who manages customer and product forecasting activities and executes the demand portion of the monthly S&OP process. The job description notes that additional activities may be added at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and a minimum of 1 year of Supply Chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Forecast System experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly S&OP process and complete the Supply deck presentation.
• Participate in NPD transitions and projects.
• Collaborate regularly with plant Materials teams.
• Interface with Sales & Marketing and Operations to agree on acceptable and equitable quantities and timing.
• Develop analyses and timelines for supply and demand related to new product launches, product end-of-life, product transitions, and production-location transfers.
• Coordinate Finished Good inventory planning and strategy development, including WOS and safety stock target levels, promotional builds, and required system updates.
• Communicate inventory risks and supply recovery plans or watch lists in terms of lead-time and capacity constraints.
• Maintain KPI metrics and scorecards, including fill rates, SKU health, inventory turns, and E&O inventory.
• Participate in assigned continuous-improvement projects.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness and fitness center, food, and coffee service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level