Supply Planning Manager

Posted:
6/2/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

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.