Distribution Optimization Director

Distribution Optimization Director Hybrid

Towson Maryland Valley City OH or New Britain CT

Come make the world and accelerate your success

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you Join our top-notch team of approximately 43000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT BLACKDECKER CRAFTSMAN STANLEY CUB CADET and HUSTLER.

The Distribution Center Optimization Director is responsible for leading the strategic improvement of distribution center operations to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve service levels. This role blends operational leadership with data-driven optimization across the DC network to ensure the center meets or exceeds performance targets while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

Key responsibilities:This role will partner with the logistics team planning team and DC operations. This role will:

Strategic Leadership & Network Transformation

• Elevate the deployment function from a tactical execution unit into a strategic data-driven decision-making hub.
• Broaden operational scope beyond traditional DC-to-DC transfers to oversee comprehensive end-to-end site optimization.
• Aggregate complex supply planning data to formulate and execute high-level long-term logistical strategies.
• Bridge communication gaps between corporate supply planning communities and localized on-site operations teams.

Inbound & Capacity Optimization

• Synchronize site-level capabilities with total inbound volumes to maximize daily warehouse receiving efficiency.
• Monitor all inbound supply sources including domestic and global manufacturing footprint continuously to identify predict and mitigate potential facility bottlenecks.
• Govern Stock Transport Orders (STOs) strategically to dynamically meter controllable freight against volatile container and manufacturing influxes.
• Establish realistic throughput thresholds by auditing localized constraints and aligning them with corporate push schedules.
• Work with supply sources DCs and customer facing teams to optimize freight by balancing ship direct vs. ship through DC.

Experience: Usually 710 years in supply chain logistics or IBP/SIOP with experience in managing complex large-scale distribution operations.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.

Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of IBP process and warehouse operations. APICS certification preferred.

Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related field (Masters preferred).

The Details:

Youll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical dental life vision disability 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means youll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources including our Lean Academy Coursera and online university.

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity equity and inclusion.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

Whats more youll get that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. Were visionaries and innovators. As successful as weve been in the past we have so much further to go. Thats where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B OPT/CPT TN etc).

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level geographic location job-related knowledge skills qualifications experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical dental life vision disability401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were 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 hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off including paid vacation holidays & personal days and tuition reimbursement. And of course discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll 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.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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