Sr. Product Operations Manager

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a leading global company known for its iconic brands and commitment to innovation. They are seeking a Sr. Product Operations Manager to lead cross-functional teams in managing the New Product Development process and driving operational improvements within the Tools & Outdoor segment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional, Global Teams and manage the New Product Development (NPD) Process from End to End for the Tools & Outdoor Segment
• 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 Phase Gate 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
• Document and track all critical steps in alignment with Project Schedules
• Pre-Milestone Analysis related to Project volumes. Includes Annual volumes and possible discontinuation of older Tool models
• Conduct analytics to create detailed analysis of supply chain optimization initiatives to reduce total cost and lead time
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations or another related field
• 5-8 years' experience in Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations role
• 5-8 years of management experience in Supply Chain Functional Teams or Project Management experience
• 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
• Six Sigma/Lean Experience or Certification
• Expert PC skills (MS Office, SAP, JDA, Business Warehouse, Access, Excel, etc.)
• Effective project management skills and team leadership skills
• MBA preferred
• Advanced training or certifications in Purchasing or Materials Management, preferred