Senior Director, Value Creation Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +45 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development of financial and operational objectives aimed at enhancing margin, generating cash, and improving operating margins.

• Create and implement a value creation framework specifically for the T&O sector.

• Design and establish a three-phase business-led model for value creation.

• Develop breakage plans that address operational deficiencies, investment requirements, and changes in assumptions.

• Ensure alignment of value creation initiatives with overarching corporate goals and strategic priorities.

• Enhance SBD's business development capabilities while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Formulate standardized value creation frameworks and methodologies.

• Exchange best practices and industry benchmarks to elevate margin, profit, and cash competitiveness.

• Evaluate and prioritize improvement opportunities across the complete P&L spectrum.

• Specify data requirements, resources, timelines, project scope, and objectives for business cases.

• Construct cross-functional business cases and evaluate their feasibility, risks, and opportunities.

• Expedite the ideation, approval, and execution processes of cross-functional initiatives.

• Develop strategies and initiatives aimed at mitigating tariffs to lessen the burden beyond the year 2026.

• Lead and manage cross-functional initiatives from conceptualization through to delivery.

• Execute projects promptly and within the constraints of approved costs and business cases.

• Establish and promote a standardized global project methodology.

• Drive initiatives targeting $750M or 550 bps in net productivity over three years, aiming for 36.1% AGM by the end of 2028.

• Create, implement, and maintain governance models for the T&O business.

• Collaborate with Regional teams to establish project implementation, risk mitigation plans, and budgets.

• Design global business rituals and routines to govern business performance effectively.

• Define the cadence, agendas, inputs, and outputs for the T&O operating model.

• Report on progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Develop capabilities in strategic modeling, opportunity analysis, and business case formulation within the Value Creation Office.

• Cultivate functional expertise within the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related business field.

• At least 15 years of relevant experience is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in supply chain, business, and/or enterprise leadership roles.

• Proven experience in supply chain/business strategy and/or leading change projects/programs in a multinational corporation or in a strategic consulting firm.

• International experience is essential.

• Comprehensive understanding of the SBD operating model, businesses, and supply chains.

• Demonstrated capability to lead large programs within a matrixed environment.

• Competence in developing project plans, communicating scope, budgetary changes, and progress, while completing projects on time and within budget.

• Ability to identify issues, construct and convey a vision, prepare an organization for change, and implement a roadmap.

• Aptitude for simplifying complex issues, analyzing options, formulating recommendations, including business value and risks, and making prompt decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capacity to evaluate scenarios and implications of complex decisions.

• Skill in building relationships across functions and geographical boundaries.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and cultures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability benefits

• 401(k)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products

• Discounts through partner and vendor programs

• Career paths and development opportunities

• Digital learning portal

• Lean Academy and online university

• Certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities

• Opportunities for volunteerism and sustainable business initiatives