Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. · East Longmeadow, MA
MRO Specialist – $25.00/hour at Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. — East Longmeadow, MA
Full-timeEast Longmeadow, MA$22.34–$22.91/hourPosted 2026-07-16Apply on Workday
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1st shift, Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
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What You’ll Do
As MRO Specialist you’ll be part of our Stanley Black & Decker team located in EAST LONGMEADOW, MA. You’ll get to:
- Manage internal and external processes to ensure there are adequate MRO supplies to minimize equipment downtime.
- Partner with internal resources and external suppliers to ensure the business maintains correct/effective MRO inventory levels. This includes participating in planning sessions and staying on top of the needs of all areas of the plant.
- Lead inventory optimization efforts including reviewing MIN/MAX with preferred suppliers and purchasing team.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to perform and present tooling life and usage analysis to identify opportunities to improve performance.
- Lead cost savings initiatives with our preferred suppliers.
- Ensure MRO purchasing and maintenance standards are being followed and looking for improvements to be implemented.
- Be the voice of the plant to Global Supply Chain MRO and Sourcing teams to ensure the MRO program is efficient.
- Manages and monitors compliance with MRO policies and procedures
- Constantly seeking supply alternatives for materials already developed, seeking to reduce costs and/or performance improvements
- Plan the supply of consumable materials (cutting oil, grinding wheels, abrasives, and office supplies, etc.)
- Meet corporate procedures for price adjustment negotiations
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability personnel to drive cost reductions.
- Monitor KPIs related to MRO and ensure service levels are met by preferred suppliers.
Who You Are
- 5 Years in Purchasing and hands-on Inventory control Background.
- Knowledge of parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Understanding of inventory management processes.
- Working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and CMMS systems preferred.
- Competent in MS Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Intermediate computing skills and willingness to learn new systems.
- Process oriented project management mindset.
- Accountability to individual and team goals and metrics.
- Proven leadership skills.
- CribMaster knowledge desired.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
What You’ll Receive
- 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.

The Salary range for this position is $22.34 - $22.91

- This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The hourly rate offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements.
- The hourly rate range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The hourly rate range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for general wage increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
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