Sr Supervisor, Materials Planning, SIOP

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

This role provides comprehensive support across supply chain disciplines by identifying process gaps through root cause analysis and implementing strategic solutions to ensure operational excellence. Beyond process management, you will guide teams in procurement execution and protocol adherence while partnering with SMEs to gather market intelligence and vendor data for senior management approval. By mentoring associates on daily operational hurdles, managing stakeholder communications, and synthesizing data for planning and budgeting, you serve as a vital link between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. This is an onsite role at our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

• Lead and develop a team of material planners

• Drive daily execution to meet production schedules and demand

• Provide coaching, training, and standard work guidance
   

• Own planning for critical suppliers and commodities

• Lead supplier communication, escalation, and recovery actions

• Align supplier commitments with plant requirements
   

• Lead inventory reduction initiatives

• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory

• Drive premium freight frequency reduction and cost savings 
   

• Ensure integrity of planning parameters (lead time , safety stock, lot size)

• PFEP (Plan for Every Part)  Analysis and Updates

• Lead root cause analysis for shortages and delivery misses

• Improve SAP data accuracy and planning outputs
   

• Align supply plans with demand forecasts and production capacity

• Support clear-to-build visibility

• Help guide strategic sourcing decision making for new and existing vendors
   

• Lead lean initiatives (kanban, LT reduction)

• Implement KPI-driven process improvements leveraging Carrier Excellence tools
   

• Supplier OTD and recovery

• Line shortages and clear-to-build stability

• Inventory turns and excess reduction

• MRP exception closure and planning accuracy

• Premium freight reduction
   

• Collaborate to Achieve Results

• Act with Integrity

• Dare to Disrupt

• Deliver Results
   

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years materials planning/ buying experience

• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Suites

• 3+ years of experience in SAP 
   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management

• Experience with people leadership

• Manufacturing environment experience

• Supplier management experience

• Lean/Six Sigma certification

• APICS/ASCM certification

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