Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Product Operations Planner, Outdoor

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Ohio

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • 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.\n
  • 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.\n
  • In coordination with internal business partners and regional execution teams, this role will be the primary liaison for supply chain/operations within assigned sub business unit for projects. As the supply chain lead, he/she will be critical to the execution of these projects and must develop robust supply chain strategies to ensure on-time delivery.\n
  • This will also include Continuous Improvement Initiatives relative to the Business Unit Goals.\n
  • Key Responsibilities: Maintain NPI tracker linked to business requirements & supply chain alignment; Communicate timeline constraints and operational mitigations plans to the business; Act as a liaison between Business Unit and Operations/Supply Chain tied to NPD as well as normal business processes.\n
  • Conduct analytics to create detailed analysis of supply chain optimization initiatives to reduce total cost and lead time.\n
  • Analyze supply chain constraints and assist in developing lean strategies to drive sustainability & flexibility.\n
  • Maintain centralized New Product Master and Volume Tracker to support planning across functions: Demand/Supply Planning, Finance, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing/Sales, and Operations.\n
  • Aid in managing inventory needs to ensure customer’s demand and commitments are satisfied for promised sales.\n
  • 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.\n
  • Program Managers: Launch readiness, timely escalation of risks to network timelines through S&OP process.\n
  • Evaluate what-if planning scenarios as needed.\n
  • Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field. \\n
  • Minimum of 0-2 years’ work experience, newly graduate \\n
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc.) \\n
  • Experience in SAP, JDA and Business Warehouse preferred. \\n
  • Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability. \\n
  • Strong attention to detail required. \\n
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization. \\n
  • Effective project management skills and team leadership skills. \\n
  • Strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. \\n
  • Demonstrated proactiveness with the initiative and willingness to overcome challenges. \\n
  • Self- Starter, reliable and must have a passion for excellence.\nWhat You’ll Receive: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan: Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.\nWhat You’ll Also Get: Career opportunities: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices. EEO Statement: 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. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) About Us For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843. Read More Let’s Connect Looking for your dream job? Upload your resume and contact info, and we’ll send you exciting job opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and experience! Get Started Are you currently employed by SBD? If you are a current employee, please navigate to the internal career site to apply. Follow Us Stanley Black & Decker Privacy Policy © 2025 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field.\n
  • Minimum of 0-2 years’ work experience, newly graduate\n
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc.)\n
  • Experience in SAP, JDA and Business Warehouse preferred.\n
  • Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability.\n
  • Strong attention to detail and strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.\n
  • Effective project management skills and team leadership skills.\n
  • Strong multi-tasking ability and ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.\n
  • Proactive with the initiative and willingness to overcome challenges.\n
  • Self-Starter, reliable and must have a passion for excellence.