Associate Supply & Demand Planner

Milwaukee Tool • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to thrive and deliver your best. 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. Learn more about our story HERE. Your Role on Our Team: The Associate Supply and Demand Planner is responsible for day-to-day supply and demand management, including planning, prioritizing and expediting both production and supply as needed to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. Maintains production and purchase orders in SAP, monitoring system for gaps in supply or system errors. Creates production schedule that considers normal and promotional demand, plant capacity, product mix, and material availability. Generates purchase orders for raw materials and indirect components in alignment with the plant’s inventory strategy, working closely with vendors to hold delivery schedules. The person in this position with interface with all departments throughout the plant as well as corporate counterparts in supply planning and sourcing.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required in a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and a stellar attention to detail are essential
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Supply Chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills preferred
• Prior SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 98% Fill Rate, escalating risks related to inventory or production capacity and following through to resolution
• Owns order management process including EDI processing, issue resolution, shipment, invoicing and reporting.
• Engages with corporate supply planner to mitigate fill rate misses
• Sets and communicates the weekly production plan and priorities for the operation.
• Schedules production orders accordingly
• Executes purchase order management including creation, confirmation, expediting and rescheduling activities, escalating roadblocks to key stakeholders
• Owns container process including scheduling and reconciliation in SAP
• Responsible for domestic inbound and outbound logistics
• Supports NPD projects by executing inventory and production plans, working closely with NPD Coordinator and Supply Planner

Benefits

• Outstanding Medical Coverage: Choose from three plans—with deductibles starting at just $500. Milwaukee Tool covers most of the premium costs, so you pay significantly less.
• Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive coverage plus a substantial vision allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling sessions and mental health support.
• 401(k): Generous company match of 50% on the first 8% you save, with immediate vesting.
• Education Assistance: Invest in your future with our outstanding tuition reimbursement program, designed to support your educational and career goals.
• Flexible PTO: Generous paid time off on an annual basis.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to bond with your new child.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings on Milwaukee Tool products and third-party services.
• On-Site Wellness: Enjoy on-site activities, including subsidized cafeterias and coffee service, fitness centers, and clinics at select locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree