Regional Category Specialist

Position Title: Regional Category Specialist

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Location: Vimercate or Monvalle, Italy

Hybrid: 2 days on-site, 3 fully remote

Employment: Permanent

Come build your career.

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 48,500 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 the Regional Category Specialist you’ll be part of our Logistics Procurement team. You’ll get to:

• Serve as the go-to person for the business on a daily basis by identifying external storage capacity, 3PL integrated warehousing solutions, and cross-dock set-ups.
• Launch 3PL warehousing tenders (RFQs), evaluate commercial offers, and present recommendations and results to the business.
• Lead warehousing negotiations and manage 3PL contracting in close coordination with operations, legal, controllership/finance, compliance, and IT teams to translate business requirements and KPIs into Service Level Agreements and Scopes of Work.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), standardized Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and reporting frameworks for 3PL warehouse activities.
• Manage strategic relationships with existing logistics partners across the EMEA ANZ region and support internal stakeholders on day-to-day operational requirements.
• Update KPI dashboards and facilitate regular performance and business reviews with 3PL partners to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify warehousing optimization opportunities by engaging with local Stanley Black & Decker entities through face-to-face meetings and conference calls to understand operational needs.
• Lead productivity and working capital improvement projects that support broader supply chain efficiency goals.
• Collaborate closely with transportation and warehousing procurement teammates on integrated supply chain initiatives and end-to-end productivity opportunities.
• Share ideas and best practices with 3PL category managers and transportation teams to strengthen negotiations, improve lead times, and enhance service quality.

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. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You also have:

• A degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience or knowledge in procurement or logistics, including exposure to 3PL and contract logistics environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, project management, and organizational skills, with close attention to detail and evidence of sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in contract negotiation, with knowledge of legal and insurance aspects considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and multicultural communication skills in English, along with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in demanding environments; additional language skills, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP knowledge are a plus.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Company benefits in line with local market practice and internal policy.
• Opportunities to work on regional and cross-functional supply chain projects.
• A flexible hybrid working model.
• 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 is the lowest to highest salary range we would pay at the time of this posting. The salary offered in the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience.

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

Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

The salary range and associated pay elements are established in line with Stanley Black & Decker’s compensation structure. xysqume If collective bargaining agreements, sectoral agreements, works council arrangements, or statutory pay frameworks apply, they determine the salary range and additional pay elements.

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