**Job Description:**

_The Supply Chain Manager owns the business unit supply chain including the development of strategies, policies, and high-level objectives related to S&OP and production planning, the procurement of goods and services, to logistics, inventory management and control._

_Further, they are an experienced self-directed leader with a high level of competence that independently develops & executes a vision to maintain a top performing supply chain organization utilizing industry best practices. In addition, they build a cohesive team, develop the skills and talent of others, and align the team's activities with corporate directives to achieve Milwaukee Tool business objectives._

_To be successful, the Supply Chain Manager will have a deep understanding of enterprise management planning (ERP) software and strong functional knowledge, as well as a sound mixture of strategic operations, collaboration, and excellent communication skills in concert with lean thinking._

_This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time._

**Duties and Responsibilities**

· Oversee S&OP, preparation and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule performing risk and recovery analysis, and mitigate supply and capacity risks

· Be engaged in New Product introduction to ensure the Supply Chain can support requirements from engineering build to mass production and lead material strategies

· Direct and implement logistics and inventory management and control best practices

· Oversee Operational Buying, ensuring supply

+ Drive supplier delivery performance and continuity of supply

+ Partner with Corporate Sourcing to align supplier strategy execution

· Analyze trends, root cause, develop action plans, and track various monthly KPIs

· Monitor slow moving inventory and obsolescence and drive improvement

· Investigate ERP functionality to optimize the supply chain and operations and ensure data integrity

· Build best practice processes in support of the infrastructure, including lean enhancement of policies, practices and procedures

· Provide coaching, mentoring, and training and ensure continued employee growth through development

· Champion supply chain tools and methodologies and is a recognized subject matter expert (SME) and Super User

**Education, Skills, and Experience**

· Bachelor's degree required in a business-related field and a minimum of 5-8 years Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment in addition to a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience

· Experienced in S&OP, production planning and new product development

· In-depth knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, project and risk management and leadership experience within a supply chain

· Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)

· Experience implementing lean enterprise methods (Lean, Six Sigma) as well as APICS certification preferred

_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._

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Job #NLX294063655