Supplier Development Analyst II

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision

Generous 401(K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is hiring for a supplier capability development role. You will assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity and readiness for new business, and lead capability roadmaps across procurement, SQE, engineering and operations.

You will drive supplier performance improvements, identify bottlenecks, and support capacity expansion and localization efforts in North America, with up to 50% travel. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in sourcing/procurement or related field.
• Internship or co-op in supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity and operational maturity.
• Validate supplier readiness for new business and engineering changes.
• Lead supplier capability roadmaps and improvement actions.
• Drive supplier recovery activities and corrective actions.
• Evaluate supplier capacity against future demand and identify bottlenecks.
• Lead cross functional supplier development initiatives with teams across Procurement, SQE, Engineering and Operations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Risk analysis & mitigation

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing process knowledge

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description:INNOVATE without boundaries!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 provide support to your business unit.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.Your Role on Our Team:Develop manufacturing capability within Milwaukee Tool’s strategic supplier base to ensure suppliers can successfully support current production requirements while building operational capacity required to meet long term growth strategy.*This role would require regular travel in North America 50% of the time.*You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Supplier Capability Development:Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity and operational maturityValidate supplier readiness for new business and engineering changesIdentify manufacturing constraints limiting future growthLead execution of supplier capability roadmapsSupplier Performance Improvement:Lead supplier recovery activitiesDrive sustainable corrective actionsVerify implantation effectivenessImprove supplier delivery, quality and productivityCapacity and Growth:Evaluate supplier capacity against future business demandIdentify bottlenecks proactivelySupport supplier expansion and localization activitiesCross Functional Leadership:Single point liaison between: Procurement, Supplier Quality (SQE), Engineering , Operations , Supply Planning , SupplierAligning stakeholders and driving execution of roadmapEvaluate supplier risks to capacity, delivery, quality, business continuity and develop associated risk mitigation plansLeads supplier development initiatives with cross functional teams . Makes recommendations regarding supplier capability, readiness and risk mitigationProvides assessment and recommendations regarding supplier manufacturing capability and production readiness according to maturity roadmapSupport Milwaukee Tool’s Quality Management System by ensuring suppliers maintain manufacturing systems capable of consistently meeting quality, delivery, safety and regulatory requirementsKnow, respect, and promote the company’s local safety policy.C ollaborate in the identification and control of risks inherent to work activities within the organization.Ensure compliance with specific standards and regulations applicable to our business unit, through collaboration with the EHSS department.Contribute, within the scope of the position, to meeting the company’s safety indicators.Collaborate with health, safety, and hygiene plans and programs.The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:Strong ownership mindsetExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.Project management skillsStrategic thinking and a nalytical problem solving ( Root cause analysis, risk analysis & mitigation)Ability to adapt to fast changing environmentManufacturing process knowledge (metals, plastics, electronics, machining, assembly, packaging)Value stream mappingOperational excellenceData analysis (Power BI, Excel)Statistical & cost analysisLean Six Sigma/Green or Black belt preferredExperience with contract manufacturers preferredExperience leading cross functional improvement projects preferredExperience RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or other related Engineering discipline)3-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, data analysis, or related field .Internship or co-op experience in supply chain or purchasing is a plus.We provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plansGenerous 401 (K) savings planEducation assistanceOn-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee serviceAnd many more, check out our benefits site HERE .Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.