Supplier Development Analyst
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Milwaukee Tool is hiring a Supplier Development Analyst. Milwaukee Tool seeks a Supplier Development Analyst to strengthen its strategic supplier network by developing manufacturing capabilities, improving supplier performance, and ensuring long‑term readiness to support business growth, acting as the key liaison among procurement, quality, engineering, operations, and supply planning functions.
Key focus areas include Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational maturity, Validate supplier readiness for new product launches and engineering changes, and Identify manufacturing constraints and develop supplier capability roadmaps.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Or Related Engineering Discipline, 3-5 Years Manufacturing, Supplier Development, Operations, Quality, Or Engineering Experience, and Advanced English Proficiency. Important skills include Analytical, Problem-Solving, Project Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Ability To Thrive In Fast-Paced Environment, and Analytical Skills. Preferred (not required): Manufacturing Process Knowledge, Metals, Plastics, and Electronics.
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Job Description:
Job Description
At Milwaukee Tool, we are committed to driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous growth. We are seeking a Supplier Development Analyst to strengthen our strategic supplier network by developing manufacturing capabilities, improving supplier performance, and ensuring long-term supplier readiness to support business growth.
This role serves as the key liaison between Procurement, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning, and suppliers, leading cross-functional initiatives that improve supplier capability, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess supplier manufacturing capability, capacity, and operational maturity.
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Validate supplier readiness for new product launches and engineering changes.
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Identify manufacturing constraints and develop supplier capability roadmaps.
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Lead supplier recovery and performance improvement initiatives.
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Drive sustainable corrective actions and verify implementation effectiveness.
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Improve supplier delivery, quality, and productivity performance.
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Evaluate supplier capacity against future business demand.
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Identify bottlenecks and support supplier expansion and localization activities.
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Lead cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, SQE, Engineering, Operations, Supply Planning, and suppliers.
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Assess supplier risks related to capacity, quality, delivery, and business continuity, and develop mitigation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
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3–5 years of relevant manufacturing, supplier development, operations, quality, or engineering experience.
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Advanced English proficiency.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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Experience working with contract manufacturers.
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Experience leading cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
Key Skills
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Manufacturing process knowledge (metals, plastics, electronics, machining, assembly, packaging)
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Lean Manufacturing
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Value Stream Mapping
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Root Cause Analysis
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Risk Analysis & Mitigation
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Operational Excellence
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Power BI and Excel
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Statistical Analysis
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Cost Analysis
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Strategic Thinking
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Influencing Skills
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Change Management
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Strong Ownership Mindset
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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