Production Planner at Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 – 5 years production scheduling experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3 to 5 years of experience within an MRP/ERP environment (SAP preferred)
  • High level of competency with MS applications – Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain service levels (UFR) to goal of 95%
  • Maintain production mix at 75% and attainment at 95+
  • Communicate professionally and in a timely manner within and outside the site
  • Minimize short supply challenges, as well as independently discover and resolve periodic risk
  • Conduct operations capacity planning reviews with plant staff and support the capacity planning process
  • Partner with operational and procurement teams to fulfill and manage the production schedule
  • Create and maintain Master Data quality in planning and capacity application (JDA)
  • Ensure capacity planning in JDA aligns with business plan and operational functionality
  • Manage and clean system exception reports
  • Utilize SAP to verify production schedule and release production orders
  • Plan and manage promotional orders

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Production PlanningSchedulingSAPJDAExcelMRPERPCapacity PlanningMS WordMS Outlook

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this Production Planner role?

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, plus discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools.

Is this Production Planner position remote or onsite?

The role is onsite in New Britain, CT.

What skills and experience are required for the Production Planner position?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3-5 years of production scheduling experience, 3-5 years in an MRP/ERP environment (SAP preferred), high competency with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, plus excellent planning and organizational skills.

What is the company culture like at Stanley Black & Decker?

The company values people with purpose, integrity, and relentless pursuit of excellence, fostering mutual respect, diversity, equity, and inclusion in an awesome workplace with opportunities to grow, learn, belong, and give back.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Planner role?

A strong candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3-5 years of production scheduling and MRP/ERP experience (especially SAP), strong MS Office skills, and excellent planning and organizational abilities to maintain service levels and manage schedules effectively.

Stanley Black & Decker

About Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, ConnecticutHeadquarters
1843Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging Asian tool manufacturers increase competition, impacting market share and pricing.
Stricter environmental regulations may raise production costs for power tools.
Growing tool rental services could reduce individual tool purchases, affecting sales.

Differentiation

Stanley Black & Decker integrates WhisperDrive technology, enhancing product performance and market appeal.
DEWALT's POWERSHIFT system reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%, leading in eco-friendly tools.
CRAFTSMAN's seven 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight its industry-leading innovation.

Upsides

Partnership with WECS Renewables expands reach into the renewable energy sector.
Increased demand for eco-friendly tools boosts DEWALT's market traction in North America.
DEWALT's tool donation initiative supports tradespeople, potentially increasing brand loyalty.

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