Sr. Manager, Supply Planning COE

Stanley Black & Decker•New Britain, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Manager, Supply Planning COE, you’ll be part of our Planning team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll support the Kinaxis Maestro implementation through its various phases, acting as a Supply Planning subject matter expert. You will collaborate with IT, global/regional business partners, and an implementation partner to ensure technology supports current and future-state processes. This role involves designing and delivering training programs, participating in change management, and contributing to global Supply Planning improvement initiatives. You will also stay current with industry trends and advancements in supply chain planning technology, proactively recommending enhancements.

Requirements

BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of Supply Chain Planning and Project Management experience
Demonstrated experience contributing to Kinaxis Maestro (formerly Kinaxis Rapid Response) implementations in large, global organizations OR advanced, hands-on expertise with Kinaxis Maestro configuration, optimization, and analytics.
Deep knowledge of Supply Planning principles, best practices, and systems
Experience with data analysis and visualization tools to support decision-making
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-region projects
Experience in training and change management related to planning systems and processes.
Flexibility to travel, including internationally, ~20% of the time
Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to convey complex ideas in both technical and business language
Ability to lead, coach, and train peers across global organizations, functions, and levels
Demonstrated ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement within planning teams
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Support Kinaxis Maestro implementation though the phases of: requirement gathering, design, testing, training, and go live, ensuring alignment with business objectives and seamless integration with existing systems.
Act as a Supply Planning subject matter expert and key contributor to Kinaxis Maestro implementation by providing stakeholders with insights and recommendations for optimization.
Collaborate with IT, Global/Regional business partners, and an implementation partner to ensure current state business continuity and future-state processes are supported by technology.
Design and deliver training programs on Kinaxis Maestro and supply planning processes to regional and global teams.
Participate in change management and user adoption initiatives to maximize the effectiveness and utilization of Kinaxis Maestro.
Contribute to global Supply Planning improvement initiatives, ensuring measurable business impact and continuous process innovation.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in supply chain planning technology, proactively recommending enhancements to maintain best-in-class capabilities.