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™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 53,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.Job DescriptionThe Market Planner is responsible for overseeing supply planning activities within a specific country, coordinating across all Strategic Business Units (SBUs). This role acts as a critical liaison between market leadership and the regional supply planning team, ensuring alignment of supply strategies with market demands and business objectives. The Market Planner plays a pivotal role in strategic decision-making and operational execution, balancing market needs with supply capabilities.Role & ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary point of contact between market leadership and the supply planning team.Facilitate communication and collaboration between market stakeholders and regional supply planners to ensure alignment on supply strategies and objectives.Collaborate with market leadership to understand demand forecasts and business priorities.Work with regional supply planners to align supply plans with market demand, ensuring optimal inventory levels and service levels.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain efficiency, inventory management, and service levels.Provide regular updates and reports to market leadership on supply planning performance and areas for improvement.Identify potential supply chain disruptions and work proactively with regional planners to develop contingency plans.Address and resolve supply-related issues in collaboration with market and regional teams.Drive initiatives to improve supply chain processes and enhance collaboration between market and regional teams.Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to recommend improvements in supply planning strategies.Approve and optimize the purchase plan and inventory projections for the assigned market, including the reallocation of goods when necessary.Act as the main point of contact with Regional Marketing, gathering information regarding new trends, seasonality, events management, product life cycle and others that might have an impact on the supply plan and adjust accordingly to avoid service failures.
• Own and manage the planning systems and tools
• Align with Planning Manager & Country Manager in order to meet the inventory goals at the country level.
• Effectively communicate with demand planners to ensure new initiatives and products are properly recorded and timely reflected in the supply plan in order to avoid disruptions.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.Proven experience in supply planning, demand planning, or a related role within a multinational environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a market-facing role with exposure to executive-level communication.Advanced degree or certification in supply chain management or a related field.Experience working with suppliers in Asia and US. Have worked for Latin America.At least 5 years of experience in a consumer goods or similar industry, having managed product portfolios of more than 1,000 SKUs in supply replenishment and purchasing planning roles.Inventory managementIBP ProcessDeep knowledge of Supply planning (MPS, MRP, CRP)P&L Knowledge desired
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: 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.