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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. · 4 days ago

Distribution Center Solutions Architect

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is a global leader in tools and innovative technology. The Solutions Architect will work within the Warehouse Management Systems team, responsible for bridging business needs with technical implementation, focusing on system support, process optimization, and collaboration to enhance warehouse operations.

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Hiring Manager
Nathan Main
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Responsibilities

Analyze and decompose business requirements to define system-level architecture goals
Create comprehensive system blueprints, data flows, and integration diagrams
Research and evaluate platforms, frameworks, and services for upcoming solutions
Track implementation progress, ensuring alignment with architectural plans and business objectives
Provide first-line support to warehouse users for WMS-related queries and issues
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system discrepancies to minimize downtime
Partner with operations teams to analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose WMS-driven improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity
Develop and deliver engaging training for new and existing users
Create and maintain user guides, SOPs, and reference materials to support consistent and correct system usage
Assist with minor WMS system configuration changes
Participate in System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new functionalities, upgrades, and integrations
Monitor data accuracy and perform routine audits
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries to provide actionable insights into warehouse performance, inventory, and labor utilization
Act as a key point of contact between warehouse operations, IT, and external vendors to ensure effective communication and timely resolution of issues
Work with business, engineering, and product teams to validate design direction and architectural decisions
Proactively identify opportunities for system and process improvements that drive operational excellence
Manage user/device administration, security, and profile maintenance to ensure compliance and data integrity
Assist development teams in resolving integration or system-level challenges
Ensure developers, DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams are building toward the same architecture

Qualification

WMS ExpertiseOperational KnowledgeSQL knowledgeSystem Development Life CycleExcel proficiencyUser TrainingProcess OptimizationData IntegritySystem ConfigurationIssue Resolution

Required

WMS Expertise: Hands-on experience as a WMS Super User, Key User, or System Specialist with platforms such as JDA, SAP, Exacta, or RLog
Operational Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, returns, and automated systems (e.g., Autostore, conveyors, RF devices)
SQL knowledge and basic troubleshooting ability
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with BI/BO tools is a plus
Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent industry experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

Company

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.

H1B Sponsorship

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (78)
2024 (71)
2023 (74)
2022 (117)
2021 (121)
2020 (98)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$745.4M
2023-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $745.4M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Nelson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Deborah K. Wintner
Senior Vice President Human Resource Operations and CHRO, Tools and Outdoor
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