Sr. Category Manager - STANLEY

Overview

Lead global assortment strategy and product lifecycle for Stanley brand.

Key Responsibilities

• assortment planning
• market insights
• planogram support
• budget management
• margin analysis
• kpi reporting

Tasks

-Translate analytics and category/brand strategies into comprehensive global merchandising strategies and plans. -Partner with commercial teams to manage and optimize assortments effectively. -Stay informed about industry trends and innovations to identify new opportunities for growth and differentiation. -Coordinate with other category managers to integrate brand strategies into global commercial assortments. -Transform market intelligence into actionable insights to drive merchandising initiatives and inform go-to-market plans. -Collaborate across global teams to develop and implement comprehensive global assortment strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives and brand positioning. -Support regional teams in the execution and optimization of retail planograms. -Manage marketing budget allocations to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with strategic goals. -Manage the product lifecycle, including margin analysis, SKU rationalization, and the development of impactful launch plans for new product and assortment introductions. -Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of assortment strategies. -Deliver category education to internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of category strategies and initiatives. -Conduct regular research and analysis to identify trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape. -Track the success of merchandising efforts and provide performance-based insights to stakeholders. -Drive continuous improvement in processes and functions, ensuring alignment with the category strategy across the full product lifecycle and its implementation.

Requirements

• data-driven
• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• assortment planning
• commercial execution

What You Bring

-Being data-driven -5+ years of experience within the Consumer Products Industry -Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing -Assortment Planning and Commercial Execution Experience (Essential)

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Benefits

-Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. -Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. -Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. -Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. -Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

-Operates across two main domains: tools & outdoor products (power tools, hand tools, lawn & garden) and industrial solutions (engineered fasteners, infrastructure attachments). -Its brands – including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER® and Cub Cadet® – are staples on construction sites, in workshops and homes worldwide. -Typical projects range from consumer DIY kits to supplying fastening systems for automotive assembly lines and supporting infrastructure work on bridges and roads. -The company stands out for its deep roots dating back to wartime production for WWII. -It continues to innovate, launching hundreds of new products annually and pushing digital jobsite tools and electrification in power tools. -An unusual fact: it claims leadership in both household hardware and advanced fastening technologies—covering everything from consumer gadgets to industrial-grade applications.

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