Senior Manager, Supply Chain Steward AI

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

. Lead Supply Chain AI strategy execution and use case delivery .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $95,600 - $153,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain AI strategy execution, including the development and integration of AI agents and analytics solutions. Proficient in translating business needs into technical requirements while leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring teams.

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Supply Chain AnalyticsAI Agent DevelopmentCross-Functional Project LeadershipData Pipeline DesignPower BI Proficiency

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Hard Skills

AI Strategy ExecutionMachine LearningWorkflow-Based AutomationData QualityIntegration DesignSQLPythonAnalytics SolutionsKPI DefinitionUser Story Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsInitiativeResilienceAbility to Influence Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Power BIZenlyticKinaxisMicrosoft CopilotMCPMicrosoft FoundrySnowflakeTableauAlteryx

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ProcessesData & AnalyticsDigital Product ManagementGovernance StandardsHuman-in-the-Loop Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Supply Chain AI strategy execution and use case delivery
Partner with Supply Chain leaders, functional experts, and IT to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value AI use cases
Serve as the primary interface between business users and technical teams for AI capability development
Translate business problems into AI product requirements, user stories, workflows, and governance needs
Oversee multiple cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives
Drive experimentation, prototyping, and scaling of AI-enabled solutions
Design, configure, test, and continuously improve AI agents and copilots supporting Supply Chain planning, analytics, and business processes
Define agent behaviors, prompts, workflows, integrations, escalation paths, and success metrics
Partner with IT and enterprise platform teams on secure integrations, data access, orchestration, and deployment
Evaluate emerging AI tools and patterns for Supply Chain applications
Help define AI standards, guardrails, governance, data quality, security, compliance, and human-in-the-loop processes
Ensure AI initiatives align with roadmaps, investment priorities, governance standards, and platform strategies
Develop repeatable processes for intake, prioritization, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Improve data readiness, data availability, and process consistency
Monitor solution performance, user adoption, and business outcomes
Lead development of AI-enhanced dashboards, insights, and decision-support tools
Provide strategic and ad hoc analysis for Supply Chain leadership and transformation initiatives
Mentor analysts, product owners, and business partners in AI literacy and use-case framing
Break down work for team members, contractors, and technical partners across multiple projects
Foster innovation, experimentation, continuous learning, and practical value creation
Lead dashboards, reports, and business-facing analytics solutions using Power BI and Zenlytic
Define KPIs, metrics, and reporting needs with stakeholders
Improve access to trusted, actionable insights through scalable analytics products
Integrate analytics solutions with AI agents and copilots to streamline decision-making and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain, information systems, analytics, or a related field
6+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, data & analytics, digital product management, AI/automation, or related roles
2+ years of experience developing, configuring, or enabling AI agents, machine learning, and/or workflow-based automation solutions
Experience in Supply Chain Planning and strong understanding of supply chain processes, decision points, and operational workflows
Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across business and IT organizations
Experience translating business needs into technical requirements, product roadmaps, and scalable digital or analytics solutions
Familiarity with enterprise AI and analytics platforms such as Kinaxis, Microsoft Copilot, Zenlytic, MCP, Microsoft Foundry, Power BI, Snowflake, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, and Python strongly preferred
Proficiency in data and analytics concepts including data pipelines, semantic models, data quality, and integration design
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to evaluate complex scenarios and make sound decisions in ambiguous environments
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and rapid experimentation
Strong communication skills and ability to translate between technical teams and business stakeholders
Experience mentoring analysts and leading matrixed teams, contractors, or external partners
Initiative, resilience, and willingness to challenge the status quo
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create structure, priorities, and momentum in evolving spaces
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Disability benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
Tuition reimbursement
Well-being programs
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products
Discounts through partner and vendor programs
Career growth opportunities across multiple career paths
Digital learning portal
Lean Academy and online university learning resources
Certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities
Volunteerism and sustainable business practices
Wellness program