Allentown, PA
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
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 more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
THE JOB :
• Abide by all Safety regulations and policies
- Must wear all required PPE for any task/job currently being performed
- Meet all production standards and efficiencies focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost based on current routings/times
- Perform daily housekeeping task. Help maintain 5S standards in your work location and whole department
- Must be willing to work outside of your current Job Classification and Department as qualified and needed
- Responsible for the planning, purchasing, inventory management and shipping functions
- Lead and manage the planning and purchasing team, including setting goals and managing performance to those goals. Plan and manage the development of the team. Team responsibilities include planning and purchasing of inventory and MRO, and scheduling workflow for manufacturing operations
- Responsible for defining and managing key supplier quality improvement needs, including supplier visits to review, plan track and execute corrective actions with input form Quality and Engineering teams
- Maximize the on-time delivery performance; define and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement. Develop on-time delivery performance metrics to better reflect service as viewed by the customers
- Lead and manage the inventory performance as measured by on-time, accurate shipments. This includes purchase order backlog management, inventory accuracy improvement, disposition/execution of excess/obsolete inventory, improved planning systems, etc.
- Develop and evolve the information systems which are used by the Materials organization. This includes the ERP system/MRP, forecasting software and customized reports/programs to maximize staff efficiency and business performance
- Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for the planning/purchasing functions, as needed to support business requirements, including ISO-9000 and Sarbanes/Oxley. Support the implementation of Lean principles in operations, including elimination of waste in the planning and purchasing functions, using tools such as value-stream-mapping and Kaizen, and supporting all Lean implementation activities plant-wide
- Manage and develop supplier base to support operations. This includes locating and developing new suppliers and supplier performance management
- Maximize the value of the supply chain including best pricing, on time delivery, quality and working capital (inventory/DSI and payment terms/DPO). Deliver year or year cost reduction and meet established productivity targets
- Lead the Logistics team to success; department includes a supervisor and several hourly shipping personnel
THE PERSON:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- 5-10 years of experience in the Planning, Purchasing and Logistics functions in a large manufacturing organization
- Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing real-time ERP/MRP (experience in forecasting software, SAP a plus) platforms with concentration in Production Planning and Inventory Control
- Management and leadership experience in leading both direct and matrixed reports
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business
- Industry certification preferred in the areas of 6-Sigma, APICS or other relevant industry training
- Demonstrated ability to lead individuals in the areas of planning, organizational and analytical development
- Excellent computer proficiency, including in MS Office applications
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00

This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.
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 43,500 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.
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.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
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.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
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