Manager, Supply Planning COE

Lead, Supply Planning COE - Hybrid

Towson, MD;
Valley City, OH; or New Britain, CT

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness: people with a sense of purpose, integrity, relentless pursuit of excellence, who care about making things better for Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our team of more than 50,000 professionals globally working on brands such as DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, etc.

As the Lead, Supply Planning COE reporting to the Director, Supply Planning COE, you will help define, document, and implement Global Supply Planning processes and a future state planning tool within the Tools & Outdoor business unit. You will leverage your expertise to evaluate existing end‑to‑end Supply Planning processes by region and design future‑state ways of working.

• Serve as a key member of the Supply Planning COE team, providing expertise in Supply and Material Planning.
• Collaborate with IT and global/regional business partners to ensure current state business continuity and future‑state processes are supported by technology.
• Streamline and standardize existing Supply and Material Planning reporting and key routines across regions in partnership with the Supply Deploy COE, Analytics COE, and IT.
• Ongoing maintenance and refinement of Supply and Material Planning processes within the Global Planning Playbook.
• Analyze current‑state processes by region to understand detailed differences in weekly planning process execution, systems, data, planning scope, and structure.
• Partner with COE Deploy teams to understand detailed Day‑in‑the‑Life tactical processes opportunities and assess current process maturity.
• Develop and deliver process training strategies in collaboration with COE Deploy teams, ensuring effective regional implementation.
• Attend regional supply meetings to understand current process status and identify potential opportunity areas.
• Support the Supply Planning COE in Plan Together system requirement validation and testing, and global implementation.
• Assist with global supply planning improvement initiatives as needed.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply Chain Planning technology (JDA, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, etc.).
• Ability to convey complex ideas in both technical and business language.
• Ability to lead, coach, and train peers across global organizations, functions, and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement within planning teams.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high‑energy, fast‑paced environment.

• BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of Supply Chain Planning and Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Supply and Material Planning principles, best practices, and systems.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools to support decision‑making.
• Extensive experience training on process and planning tool capabilities.
• Experience implementing planning systems such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP, or Blue Yonder within large, global organizations.
• Flexibility to travel, including internationally, ~15% of the time.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow – develop your skills across multiple career paths.
• Learn – access a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong – experience an awesome place to work with mutual respect for diverse perspectives.
• Give Back – help us make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism and sustainable practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes globally. We’re a global leader and innovators in tools and technology.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

Base pay range in Maryland: $80,300 to $129,300 per year. Pay may vary based on market location and experience. A sign‑on payment may be provided.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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