Manager, Supply Planning COE

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Posted 4 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Locations:
Towson, MD;
Valley City, OH;
New Britain, CT.

Come make the world and accelerate your success. We are people with purpose, integrity, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a commitment to making things better for those who make the world. Join our diverse team of >50,000 professionals worldwide and help shape iconic brands like DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Planning COE, you will define, document and implement Global Supply Planning processes and a future‑state planning tool for the Tools & Outdoor Business Unit. Leveraging your expertise in Supply & Material Planning and system implementation, you’ll evaluate existing end‑to‑end processes by region and design future‑state ways of working to shape the future of planning at Stanley Black & Decker.

• Serve as a key member of the Supply Planning COE team, providing expertise in Supply and Material Planning.
• Collaborate with IT and global/regional 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 Supply Deploy COE, Analytics COE, and IT.
• Maintain and refine Supply and Material Planning processes within the Global Planning Playbook.
• Analyze current‑state processes by region to understand detailed differences in weekly planning execution, systems, data, planning scope, and structure.
• Partner with COE Deploy teams to understand tactical process 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, 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.
• Leadership, coaching, and training skills across global organizations, functions, and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement within planning teams.
• Strategic and tactical operating ability 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 in large, global organizations.
• Flexibility to travel, including internationally, ~15% of the time.

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

We are committed to creating an inclusive and empowering workplace. As part of our team you’ll grow, learn, belong, and give back through volunteerism, sustainability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

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

Base pay range for Maryland: $80,300 – $129,300 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign‑on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black & Decker’s internal or external careers site.

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’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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