Demand Planner - Graduate Program (SLP) - September 2024

at  Stanley Black Decker

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN STANLEY BLACK & DECKER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (ALSO KNOWN AS ‘SLP’)

This two-year program offers high-potential, early-career associates with challenging functional assignments partnered with comprehensive learning and developmental experiences that strengthen their skills and prepare them for the future. (Learn more from our SLPs: https://youtu.be/CcJPBcN3SBY)

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN SLP EXPERIENCE

You will work in 3 different rotations such as planning, manufacturing and procurement in different facilities across Europe. The SLP will rotate once internationally for 8 months.
You will participate in a cross-functional learning curriculum, developed to strengthen your skills and ensure you have the tools to become a results-driven, agile leader. Each work assignment will offer Project Assignments that allow program members to become familiar with how we do business and contribute to the success of the organization. The program offers invaluable experiences for early-career associates seeking challenging developmental opportunities to jump-start their careers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply chain, Management, IT, Logistics, or other related majors
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong academic background
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and engineering;
• Recent graduates or early career professionals with less than 2 years of professional experience (including internship/co-op experiences).
• English language: professional communication
• Must be willing to rotate work assignments, projects & teams every 6-12 months throughout time in the Program.
• Able to travel up to 25%, of domestic and international travel.Legal work authorization within the region/country where you are applying.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES WE VALUE

• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal; presentation and facilitation skills, social media savvy communicator; ability to effectively communicate across potential language barriers
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts and employees at all levels of the company.
• Excellent customer focus and ability to provide timely follow-up and follow-through
• Demonstrated quantitative, analytical, creative problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Resourceful with ability to navigate the unknown, finding solutions by navigating through internal and external channels
• Excellent networking and collaboration skills; Proven ability to build alliances, influence others, and work in a team environment.Strong organization skills and attention to detail; Ability to be proactive, prioritize work, and handle multiple assignments in a timely manner
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  It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DᴇWALT®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER® https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Predicting future demand for products or services to guide inventory and production planning.
• Coordinating production schedules to meet demand while considering capacity constraints and production efficiency.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact the supply chain, such as disruptions in supply, demand fluctuations, or logistical challenges.
• Proactively maintain JDA forecasts, analyze data, and report findings to support the team’s decision-making to improve forecasting and identify areas for optimization.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, product and supply to plan new product transitions, promotional activity, network disaggregating and develop market trend analysis on product and customer forecasts.
• Support and implement strategies for ongoing improvement in supply chain processes, cost efficiency, and overall performance to achieve 99% customer fill rates.
• Leveraging technology and supply chain management systems to enhance planning, visibility, and communication across the supply chain.
• Assist in preparation for monthly Sales & Operations Planning meetingAssess the ability to meet customer demand and expectations.

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