Analyst

Milwaukee Tool • Grenada, MT

2d

About The Position

The Supply Planner I interfaces with domestic plant Materials teams and serves as the central point of contact for Corporate contacts. The role balances finished-goods 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 and product life-cycle changes, and end-of-life products. The role works closely with the Demand Planner, who is responsible for customer and product forecasting activities and the demand portion of the monthly S&OP process. Additional job activities may be added at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and at least 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 new product development (NPD) transitions and projects.
• Collaborate regularly with plant Materials teams.
• Interface with Sales & Marketing and Operations to reach agreement on acceptable and equitable quantities and timing.
• Develop 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-goods inventory planning and strategy development, including weeks of supply (WOS), safety-stock target levels, promotional builds, and 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 excess and obsolete (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.
• Additional benefits are referenced on the company benefits site.

What This Job Offers

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