Sr. Product Operations Manager

Sr. Product Operations Manager, United Sates- Valley City, OH, Towson, MD or New Britain, CT.

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The Stanley Black & Decker Tools and Outdoor Division is growing in dynamic new ways, and we recognize that the right people, offering their expertise and ideas, will enable us to continue our success. Stanley Black & Decker is one of the world’s most recognized and trusted companies. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional products and exceptional customer service. Our continued growth has created an opening for a Product Operations Sr. Manager for New Product Development within Operations/Supply Chain to increase the effectiveness of strategic New Product Goals. 

The Job:  

 The Product Operations Leader will partner with cross-functional, Global Teams and manage 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.   In coordination with internal business partners and regional execution teams, this role will be the primary leader for supply chain/operations within assigned sub business unit for projects.  As the supply chain leader, 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.

• Responsible to ensure all business functions engaged, informed, and following Product timelines according to Milestone Process.
• Communicates Project status and obstacles to upper management and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and critical timelines. 
• Identifies, and supports the resolution of issues within various project teams.  This includes Product Management, Program Managers, Demand/Supply Planning, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Global Quality, & Engineering Teams.
• Review master data set up to ensure full visibility to materials & operations - SAP Finished Good Set Up, Costed Bill of Material Completion, JDA Planning Parameters
• Recommend strategic capacity investments/requirements within assigned categories. 
• Maintain centralized New Product Master and Volume Tracker to support planning across functions: Demand/Supply Planning, Finance, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing/Sales, and Operations.
• Provide priorities and allocations of constrained launches, ensuring alignment with Sales & Channel Marketing globally.
• Act as a liaison between Business Unit and Operations/Supply Chain tied to NPD as well as normal business processes. 

The Person:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field. MBA preferred. 
• 5-7 years’ experience in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations role. 
• A strong candidate will have knowledge of business processes related to purchasing, customer service, sales forecasting, and operational planning in addition to demonstrated management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Those who apply should have a proven track record in building and streamlining business systems and processes utilizing an ERP system. 
• Expert PC skills (MS Office, SAP, JDA, Business Warehouse, Access, Excel, etc.)
• Strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proactiveness with the initiative and willingness to overcome challenges.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

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• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.