Production Procurement Analyst I

INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

The Analyst I is an experienced supply chain professional that is responsible for managing the production materials and driving improvements in planning and operational processes; analyze forecasts and inventory changes; provide accurate and timely information to ensure customer requirements are met and production resources are properly optimized.

The individual will provide input in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products including product life-cycle changes, and product end-of-life. The role leads the planning of production, materials, inventory, and other production drivers with the goal of meeting customer expectations of on-time delivery.

This role is a key interface with operations, engineering, supply / demand, and sourcing to effectively and efficiently manage the shop floor, including coordinating and improving scheduling at the machine / process level. Further, the role through process knowledge and data-driven analysis will be a key contributor to production process and production flow enhancements to drive continuous improvement for the delivery metrics.

They will provide leadership over straightforward to moderate projects and participate in Lean objectives and initiatives.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities :

Oversee and provide procurement of materials and planning for a Milwaukee Tool US production facility

Analyze trends, develop reports, facilitate communication and provide feedback on production and supplier performance

Work with production teams, suppliers and supply / demand to develop Recovery Plans as necessary

Perform Risk Analysis and Risk Planning on procured materials as required

Advises management of risks that may affect schedules or expected deliveries

Uses Systems to plan purchase orders, safety stock requirements, and maintain desired inventory levels

Monitor slow moving inventory and obsolescence and drive improvements to achieve inventory goals and reduce obsolescence

Balance current and future customer demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities

Recommend adjustments to planning strategies and inventory stocking levels

Serve as materials expert

Create monthly S&OP reports on key utilization and performance

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule and report performance internally for all products

Assist material availability, capacity, and production priorities

Scenario planning anticipating changes in the business and aligning groups

Influences others; persuasively presents thoughts and ideas; inspires commitment and ensure support for ideas. Maintains a positive, supportive, and appreciative attitude.

Super User and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ERP System and Materials Processes and Procedures

Personal development to include continuously updating skills related to inventory control best practices

Ability to travel 10% of time

Other duties / continuous improvement projects as assigned

The TOOLS you'll bring with you :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management and / or minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling or inventory control, can be a combination of internships and / or professional level or equivalent combinations of education & experience

Experience in Schedule Analysis / Material Availability Analysis

Ability to use, navigate, and optimize an ERP system to plan production and purchases

Ability to interact and influence all levels of the organization

Must demonstrate initiative, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills required

Ability to multi-task in a busy, deadline-oriented environment

Proficient use of MS Office software (especially Excel)

Strong oral, written communication, and organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have :

APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP)

Six Sigma / Lean Training

Microsoft Dynamics ERP experience

We provide these great perks and benefits :

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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