Position Title: Regional Category Specialist Hybrid: 2 days on-site, 3 fully remote Permanent People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The WorldTM. 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. 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. 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. Share ideas and best practices with 3PL category managers and transportation teams to strengthen negotiations, improve lead times, and enhance service quality.

Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? 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: 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.

Learn : Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment.

More than a global leader in industrial. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. 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 and associated pay elements are established in line with Stanley Black & Decker's compensation structure. If collective bargaining agreements, sectoral agreements, works council arrangements, or statutory pay frameworks apply, they determine the salary range and additional pay elements.

📌 Regional Category Specialist (Lombardia)
🏢 Stanley Black u0026 Decker
📍 Lombardia