Associate Product Operations Planner

Overview

Associate New Product Operations Planner - Hybrid

Locations:
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 and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Join our 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, he/she will be critical to the execution of these projects and must develop robust supply chain strategies to ensure on-time delivery. This will also include Continuous Improvement Initiatives relative to the Business Unit Goals.

• Maintain NPI tracker linked to business requirements & supply chain alignment
• Ensure all business functions engaged, informed, and following Product timelines according to Milestone Process
• Communicate timeline constraints and operational mitigation plans to the business
• Act as a liaison between 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 & 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 customer demand and commitments are satisfied
• Interface across the Delivery/Development pillars (Sourcing, Operations, Channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Program Managers) to focus on:
  3 year capacity requirements, lead-time reduction opportunities, prebuild requirements, gap analysis, E&O consumption opportunity;
  Launch readiness; escalation of risks to network timelines through S&OP process; what-if planning scenarios as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience; newly graduate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Experience in SAP, JDA and Business Warehouse preferred
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability; strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate across all levels
• Effective project management and team leadership skills
• Strong multi-tasking ability and ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated proactiveness 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 other partner programs

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

• Grow:
  Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths
• Learn:
  Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our…