About the role

  • Product Operations Planner responsible for driving global business decisions and operational improvements in tools and outdoor segment. Collaborating with teams to support New Product Development from start to finish.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional, Global Teams and support the New Product Development (NPD) Process from End to End for the Tools & Outdoor Segment
  • Drive global business decisions pertaining to product changes (new/existing) and overall operational improvements
  • Utilize data analytics to drive operational excellence
  • Act as the primary liaison for supply chain/operations within assigned sub business unit for projects
  • 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 mitigations plans to the business
  • 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’s 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 sourcing/operations, program managers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another 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 required
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective project management skills and team leadership skills
  • Strong multi-tasking ability and ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated proactiveness with the initiative and willingness to overcome challenges
  • Self-Starter, reliable and must have a passion for excellence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, vision
  • Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

Job title

Associate New Product Operations Planner

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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