Manager, Transportation Planning

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking an on-site Transportation Planning Manager in Jackson, TN. This role leads the transportation and planning team to meet customer needs, optimize routes, and maintain distribution center efficiency.

You will manage carrier contracts, leverage data analytics, and drive continuous improvement across logistics operations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in fast-paced distribution, at least 5 years in leadership, a relevant bachelor's degree, and hands-on

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a fast-paced distribution center with leadership experience
• Experience in distribution strategies, technologies, and operations
• Experience with automated DCs and high-volume order picking
• Proven leadership in Distribution/Logistics Operations and Transportation Management

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and optimize transportation and planning teams
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to reduce costs and improve service
• Lead and mentor logistics professionals to drive continuous improvement
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiate contracts and monitor performance
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations daily
• Use data analytics to monitor KPIs and drive decisions
• Ensure regulatory compliance and process improvements

Skills

Leadership

Distribution operations

Logistics strategy

Data analytics

Negotiation

Team development

Education

Bachelor's in Operations/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Red Prairie WMS

Job description

Transportation Planning Manager-Onsite

Jackson, TN

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 48,000 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

This role plans and directs the transportation and planning team to meet customer needs and maintain distribution center efficiency. As a Transportation Manager, you’ll be part of our team located in Jackson TN. You’ll get to:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the transportation of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Manage relationships with carriers, negotiate contracts, and monitor carrier performance.
• Oversee the daily operations of the logistics department, including receiving, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• 10+ years’ experience in a fast-paced distribution center, with expertise in distribution strategies, technologies, and operations, including 5+ years of Leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in automated distribution centers and high-volume order picking, wave planning, slotting strategies, freight optimization, and export shipping.
• Experience with Red Prairie Discrete WMS or similar warehouse management systems.
• Demonstrated history of effective leadership in Distribution/Logistics Operations and Transportation Management.
• High energy, innovative mindset with a strong drive to achieve results and overcome challenges.
• Ability to set and achieve both short-term and long-term goals through strategic planning and execution.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues quickly, with strong facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Committed to creating a customer-centric environment that delivers exceptional service and sees business from the customer’s perspective.
• Motivates self and others to meet objectives in a complex environment, instilling a sense of urgency and effectively delegating tasks.

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.
• 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 Lean Academy and online university.
• 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 $86,000.00 - $138,500.00

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll 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 you’ll 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 that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll 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, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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