Supplier Development Analyst II

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a supplier capability and growth leader to develop manufacturing capability within our strategic supplier base. The role includes cross‑functional leadership across Procurement, SQE, Engineering, Operations and Supply Planning, with travel in North America about 50% of the time.

You will drive supplier capability roadmaps, lead corrective actions, and evaluate capacity to meet long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years in sourcing, procurement, data analysis, or related field.
• Internship or co‑op in supply chain or purchasing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity and maturity.
• Validate supplier readiness for new business and engineering changes.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and lead roadmap execution.
• Lead supplier recovery and implement corrective actions.
• Improve supplier delivery, quality and productivity.
• Evaluate capacity against future demand and support expansion.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Adaptability

Manufacturing process knowledge

Value stream mapping

Operational excellence

Communication

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 maturity Validate supplier readiness for new business and engineering changes Identify manufacturing constraints limiting future growth Lead execution of supplier capability roadmaps
• Supplier Performance Improvement: Lead supplier recovery activities Drive sustainable corrective actions Verify implantation effectiveness Improve supplier delivery, quality and productivity
• Capacity and Growth: Evaluate supplier capacity against future business demand Identify bottlenecks proactively Support supplier expansion and localization activities
• Cross Functional Leadership: Single point liaison between: Procurement, Supplier Quality (SQE), Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning, Supplier Aligning stakeholders and driving execution of roadmap Evaluate supplier risks to capacity, delivery, quality, business continuity and develop associated risk mitigation plans Leads supplier development initiatives with cross functional teams. Makes recommendations regarding supplier capability, readiness and risk mitigation Provides assessment and recommendations regarding supplier manufacturing capability and production readiness according to maturity roadmap

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Strong ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Project management skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical problem solving (Root cause analysis, risk analysis & mitigation)
• Ability to adapt to fast changing environment
• Manufacturing process knowledge (metals, plastics, electronics, machining, assembly, packaging)
• Value stream mapping
• Operational excellence
• Data analysis (Power BI, Excel)
• Statistical & cost analysis
• Lean Six Sigma/Green or Black belt preferred
• Experience with contract manufacturers preferred
• Experience leading cross functional improvement projects preferred

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’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 plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• 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.