Sr Analyst- Supply Chain Functional Process Owner

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Sr Analyst- Supply Chain Functional Process Owner to bridge business needs with IT, focusing on Oracle modules and critical systems. You will gather requirements, configure solutions, and document processes, while training teams and rolling out new functionality. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities include creating test plans, coordinating with IT, and ensuring system performance aligns with business goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in Lean/CI or supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP/WMS/CMMS systems and Oracle modules.
• Strong communication and training abilities for end users and SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and configuration for Oracle modules and other critical systems.
• Create test plans, execute tests, and validate quarterly releases.
• Develop work instructions and training materials for new functionality.
• Collaborate with IT to vet options and drive changes in ERP impacting supply chain/manufacturing.

Skills

Oracle ERP knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Documentation and training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle EBS/Cloud

Lucid process flow documentation

ERP/WMS/CMMS awareness

PM tools (MS Project/IR etc)

Job description

Job Description: The Sr Analyst- Supply Chain Functional Process Owner is the business partner with IT Solution Delivery with communication of requirements/challenges related to the system from end users in Supply Chain areas, vetting out options for solutions in partnership with IT, creates test plans, tests solutions, and rolls out training of the solution/new functionality to the business teams. This role is the bridge between IT Solution Delivery and Supply Chain functions on exploration of functionality with Oracle as well as testing out quarterly upgrades. The individual also must possess the ability to clearly communicate to stakeholders/project managers, drive change management across the supply chain/manufacturing teams, and effectively train individuals in supply chain/impacted departments.

Your Role on Our Team:

Support a functional process owner for all the key responsibilities within an Oracle module or critical system. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• System Design and Performance Optimization: lead the strategic oversight of critical systems, including Oracle and other foundational components that are integral to our daily processes. Partner with IT to ensure consistent system performance. Drive continuous enhancement, guaranteeing that our systems align with business objectives and contribute to our operational excellence.
• Requirements Gathering and Configuration: actively engage with business users to gather requirements and understand their needs. Armed with this information, they will make informed configuration and parameter setting decisions that align our systems with business objectives.
• Documentation and Process Flows: document process flows, configuration decisions, integrations between systems and overall system design choices (within Oracle system & other critical systems). This documentation will not only serve as a reference but also aid in knowledge dissemination across the organization.
• Creation of the initial work instructions for new functionality or initial start up of group or employees onto Oracle or another critical system
• Test Plan Creation and Implementation: create comprehensive test plans to validate quarterly releases and incremental functionality. Ensure that new features and functionalities are seamlessly integrated and thoroughly tested.
• Training and Knowledge Dissemination: conduct general Oracle training sessions for new hires, roll out new functionality from quarterly releases to end users, and provide refresher training to existing team members, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Business users/SMEs will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of job specific work instructions.
• Partnership with IT Solution Delivery: vetting through solution options for gaps, complete testing for quarterly releases, adjust scheduled job plans as needed and discovering new technologies/continuous improvements requests for idea/enhancements into the cloud applications. Drive business alignment, testing, & implementation on large configuration changes in ERP impacting the Supply Chain/Manufacturing functions (new org creation, product categories moving between manufacturing plants, changes in distribution strategies, calendar management, plan options, & role design)
• Support and Issue Resolution: liaison with IT, ensuring that any system-related issues are promptly addressed and resolved.
• Systems Expertise: go-to resources for functional groups seeking guidance and answers related to the system. They will partner with business specific SMEs to ensure individual teams have the necessary knowledge to work in the system efficiently.

Periodic travel may be required up to 25%.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering with 5 years of business experience, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement role Manufacturing industry experience in demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, master scheduling, procurement, inventory control role or maintenance
• Understanding of ERP, WMS, or CMMS
• Previous facilitator/coaching exposure/project participation where problem solving, process development and/or behavior change methods and tools have been used
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent project teams with time constraints
• Must have oral and written communications skills for presentations to all levels of customer and management

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Oracle EBS or Cloud experience
• CPIM certification
• Lean Six Sigma Training
• Proficiency in project management tools or project management certification
• Lucid process flow documentation
• Strong preference for someone with Supply Planning or DRP experience

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site wellness and fitness center
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.