Demand Planner

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner is part of Stanley Black & Decker’s Americas Supply Chain team in a hybrid role based in Towson, Maryland; Valley City, Ohio; or New Britain, Connecticut. The planner manages a middle-tier dollar portfolio, maintains and analyzes JDA forecasts, and works across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Supply to plan product transitions, promotional activity, network disaggregation, and market-trend analysis for product and customer forecasts. The role also supports monthly Sales and Operations Planning preparation and continuous-improvement projects aimed at achieving a 99% customer fill rate. The planner is accountable for individual performance metrics and for analyzing data and reporting findings.

The position seeks someone with strong communication, problem-solving, organization, planning, and project-management skills who can work across organizational boundaries and levels. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related experience is sought, along with 3–5 years of Supply Chain experience. Knowledge of JDA Manugistics and SAP is preferred; Kinaxis and AI experience and basic financial skills are also noted.

The posted annual full-time salary range is $62,200–$100,200. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Stanley Black & Decker describes a competitive benefits package, learning and development resources, career growth opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related experience.
• 3–5 years of Supply Chain experience.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and levels.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project-management skills.
• Basic financial skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead, coach, and train peers.
• Knowledge of JDA Manugistics and SAP.
• Kinaxis and AI experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain JDA forecasts.
• Analyze data and report findings.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Supply to plan new product transitions and promotional activity.
• Plan network disaggregation and develop market-trend analysis on product and customer forecasts.
• Assist in preparing for the monthly Sales and Operations Planning meeting.
• Lead or support continuous-improvement projects to achieve 99% customer fill rates.
• Meet individual performance metrics.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program and other well-being programs.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and partner programs.
• Access to learning resources, including Lean Academy, Coursera, and an online university.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Volunteerism and community-giving opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level