Materials Planner

Materials Planner – Onsite

Hopkinsville, KY, USA

Come build something that matters.

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 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Materials Planner, you’ll be part of our Logistics team working as an on-site employee.  You’ll get to:

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing materials for production, with a strong focus on purchasing, inventory management, and work order (WO) planning.

Plan, Monitor, and Optimize Material & Inventory Flow

Coordinate Cross- Functional Supply Chain Activities to ensure targets are being met.

Communicate with outside suppliers on delivery schedules and resolve supply chain issues, including delays, discrepancies, and inventory variances.

Maintain inventory integrity and documentation to include but not limited to material demand, supply patterns, inventory trends, audits, cycle counts, etc.

Drive Continuous Improvement and Compliance to follow with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Assess supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery timeliness.

Maintain kanban supermarket inventory and monitor discrepancies.

Plan and maintain accurate inventory levels and control to assure 100% customer service levels while minimizing financial exposure.

Monitor and control inventory integrity, including product identification and location programs.

Release purchase orders and establish contracts in accordance with corporate policies.

Document and dispose of damaged product per company policy.

Communicate and report effectively

Identify and resolve discrepancies in customer orders and inventory, conducting research and recommending corrective actions.

Help develop methods and procedures for effective inventory movement in the warehouse.

Ensure on-time delivery of purchases and timely, accurate purchase order maintenance.

Participate in operational lean activities and other projects as assigned.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.

Proficiency in ERP systems and material management software, JDE a plus.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication, collaboration and time management abilities.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and work order planning.

Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and inventory management.

Deep understanding of material requirement planning and inventory control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in APICS (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent recognized supply chain certification.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with forecasting methodologies.
• Standard work hours will generally apply but overtime and deviated work schedules (early, late, weekends) will be required on occasion and often without notice.
• Must have the ability and flexibility to travel by automobile, airplane, bus, train, boat, etc.
• Some domestic, US.  Minimal, if any international travel.
• The Details: You’ll 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 in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll 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 digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
• What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).


The Salary range for this position is $45,700.00 - $73,600.00
 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, disability,401(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 Don’t 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 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s 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

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re 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 hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t 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.