Manager of Global Demand Planning - hybrid

Overview

Manager of Global Demand Planning COE-Hybrid at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Join a global team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals who work with brands including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. This role focuses on global demand planning within the Tools & Outdoor business.

The Job

As the Manager of Global Demand Planning COE reporting to the Director of Global Demand Planning, you will help document, define, and implement a Global Demand Planning strategy and planning tool within the Tools & Outdoor business. You will leverage your Demand Planning and system implementation expertise to evaluate and understand existing end-to-end Demand Planning processes by Region, and design best-in-class, future-state ways of working. Your experience in complex planning tool implementations will help lead Stanley Black & Decker into the future of planning.

• Represent Global Demand COE in PlanTogether system selection discussions, requirement validation and testing, and global implementation
• Collaborate with IT and Global/Regional business partners to ensure future-state E2E planning process will be supported by the technology
• Streamline existing Demand Planning reporting and key routines across the Regions with Global Analytics and IT, including examples such as Demand reporting consolidation and evolution; Forecast Value Add report roll-out; Root Cause Analysis Automation
• Prepare and periodically present monthly Global Demand presentations as needed (Quarterly SC Townhalls, etc)
• Collaborate with Global Supply COE team to ensure a standard approach to playbook creation and implementation activities
• Attend Regional Demand meetings to understand current process status and identify potential opportunity areas
• Lead the design, documentation and implementation of a future-state Global Demand Planning process within a centralized Demand Planning Playbook
• Analyze current-state processes by Region to understand differences in weekly planning process execution, systems, data, planning scope, and team structure
• Present regular status updates on Demand Planning Playbook progress to Global and Regional Supply Chain leadership, and proactively manage risks to goals or timelines
• Collaborate with Global POD and Regional cross-functional teams to map Day-In-The-Life tactical processes gaps and current process maturity
• Partner with Global POD teams to outline process training strategies and implement Regional training as needed
• Assist with monthly Global Demand Planning quick-win initiatives as needed

The Person

• You strive to do a good job and also care about making a positive impact. You value quality, continuous learning, and embracing innovation. You have:

Desired Skills

• External knowledge of Supply Chain Planning technology (Kinaxis, SAP IBP)
• Ability to convey complex ideas in both technical and business language
• Ability to lead, coach and train peers across global organizations and functions
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and levels
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills

Experience & Education

• BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Project Management experience
• Extensive experience training on process and planning tool capabilities
• Experience with planning system implementation within large global organizations like Kinaxis, SAP IBP, o9, Blue Yonder
• At least 3 years of management experience

And More

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

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