Demand Planning Manager at Stanley Black & Decker in Towson, MD

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.

Who You Are

You’re a curious problem solver who has the ability to bring big ideas to life. You’re creative and scrappy but can navigate a large organization with ease. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You also have:

• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years Supply Chain, Forecasting, or Business experience with documented success.
• Knowledge of JDA and SAP BW software preferred.
• eCommerce experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen.

What You’ll Do

As a Demand Planning Manager for the Global Tools & Storage (GTS) Business Planning organization, the Demand Manager will be responsible for managing the Demand Planning team, leveraging the JDA planning environment and Customer analytics to achieve forecasting initiatives for the organization. The forecasting process is closely tied to the operational performance of Stanley Black & Decker as well as driving and supporting key business decisions. This role will work cross-functionally with Stanley Black & Decker’s Product, Marketing, Channel Marketing, Supply Planning, and Demand Planning counterparts. Specifically, you’ll:

• Work cross-functionally with Supply, Channel Marketing and Sales to achieve forecasting goals and Company initiatives
• Utilize the JDA forecasting system, point of sale (POS), Shipment, Balance on Hand data to develop a statistical forecast extending out 18 months
• Manage Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) preparation processes
• Develop and implement process and data improvement initiatives
• Responsible for team KPIs to include Service Level of 98% and GFA of 60%+ to maintain World Class metrics
• Leader in team and personnel development to create and maintain a pipeline