Associate New Product Operations Planner

Description

• Communicate timeline constraints and operational mitigations plans to the business.
• Aid in managing inventory needs to ensure customer’s demand and commitments are satisfied for promised sales.
• Act as a liaison between Business Unit and Operations/Supply Chain tied to NPD as well as normal business processes.
• Maintain NPI tracker linked to business requirements & supply chain alignment
• Responsible to ensure all business functions engaged, informed, and following Product timelines according to Milestone Process
• Analyze supply chain constraints and assist in developing lean strategies to drive sustainability & flexibility.
• Program Managers: Launch readiness, timely escalation of risks to network timelines through S&OP process. Evaluate what-if planning scenarios as needed
• Maintain centralized New Product Master and Volume Tracker to support planning across functions: Demand/Supply Planning, Finance, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing/Sales, and Operations.
• Interface across the Delivery/Development pillars; Sourcing, Operations, Channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Program Managers – to communicate and focus on the following:
• Conduct analytics to create detailed analysis of supply chain optimization initiatives to reduce total cost and lead time.

Requirements

• Experience in SAP, JDA and Business Warehouse preferred.
• Demonstrated proactiveness with the initiative and willingness to overcome challenges.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience, newly graduate
• Strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability. Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Access, etc.)
• Self- Starter, reliable and must have a passion for excellence
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field.
• Effective project management skills and team leadership skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance