Associate Product Operations Planner

Associate New Product Operations Planner

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Hybrid – Towson, MD, Valley City, OH or New Britain, CT

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It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better for Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top‑notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high‑performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Product Operations Planner will partner with cross-functional, global teams and support the New Product Development (NPD) Process from end to end for the Tools & Outdoor Segment. This position is responsible for driving global business decisions pertaining to product changes (new/existing) and overall operational improvements. To ensure customer satisfaction, this role will strongly utilize data analytics to drive operational excellence.

In coordination with internal business partners and regional execution teams, this role will be the primary liaison for supply chain/operations within the assigned sub business unit for projects. As the supply chain lead, the planner will be critical to the execution of these projects and must develop robust supply chain strategies to ensure on‑time delivery, including continuous improvement initiatives relative to the Business Unit Goals.

• Maintain NPI tracker linked to business requirements and supply chain alignment.
• Ensure all business functions are engaged, informed, and following product timelines according to the milestone process.
• Communicate timeline constraints and operational mitigation plans to the business.
• Act as a liaison between the Business Unit and Operations/Supply Chain tied to NPD and normal business processes.
• Conduct analytics to create detailed analysis of supply chain optimization initiatives to reduce total cost and lead time.
• Analyze supply chain constraints and assist in developing lean strategies to drive sustainability and flexibility.
• Maintain centralized New Product Master and Volume Tracker to support planning across functions:
  Demand/Supply Planning, Finance, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing/Sales, and Operations.
• Aid in managing inventory needs to ensure customers’ demand and commitments are satisfied for promised sales.
• Interface across the Delivery/Development pillars – Sourcing, Operations, Channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Program Managers – to communicate and focus on the following:
• Sourcing/Operations: 3‑year capacity requirements, lead‑time reduction opportunities, prebuild requirements, gap analysis, E&O consumption opportunity.
• Program Managers:
  Launch readiness, timely escalation of risks to network timelines through S&OP process, evaluate what‑if planning scenarios as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1‑3 years’ work experience, newly graduate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point, Access). Experience in SAP, JDA, and Business Warehouse preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem‑solving ability with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Effective project management and team leadership skills.
• Strong multitasking ability and the capacity to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated proactivity with initiative and willingness to overcome challenges.
• Self‑starter, reliable, and passionate about excellence.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great 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…