Associate Director – Strategic Materials Management

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

Carrier Climate Solutions (Residential) (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) at the Collierville, Tennessee factory is primarily involved in the production and assembly of residential HVAC systems. Carrier’s Collierville plant is focused on manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance for our residential HVAC products.

About this role

The Associate Director Strategic Materials Management is a site-level leadership role in Collierville, Tennessee, who is responsible for overseeing material planning, strategy, and execution of daily operations.

The position is pivotal in ensuring seamless coordination across internal and external supply chain functions, including:

• Internal materials operations
• Supply chain planners
• External suppliers and logistics partners
• Carrier’s broader Supply Chain organization
• Site manufacturing teams

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute material planning strategies aligned with site and corporate objectives.
• Team Leadership: Manage direct reports, including planners and materials operations employees.
• Supplier Coordination: Interface with external suppliers, 3PLs, and logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective material flow.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Compliance & Process Management: Ensure adherence to Carrier’s Supplier Quality Manual and Quality Management System for Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP)
• Budget Awareness: Ability to manage headcount/ salary budgets, and internal raw WIP inventory departmental budget

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years plus experience in leading materials or supply chain operations, within a manufacturing environment
• 2 years of experience in managing a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in engineering, supply chain, or business
• Material Resource Planning (MRP) experience i.e. SAP
• Ability to analyze data, forecasts, and production schedules to make informed decisions
• English communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with technical documents related to materials and production processes, thorough knowledge of material planning and scheduling
• Effective leadership and team management skills
• Ability to address material shortages, optimize schedules, and resolve production-related challenges
• Ensure accurate material planning and scheduling

Additional information

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

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Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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