Associate Director – Integrated Business Planning

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect to lead end-to-end Kinaxis Maestro architecture and delivery across global business units.

The role emphasizes scalable connected planning, data governance, and IT integration, with hands-on Maestro configuration, workshops with stakeholders, and mentoring for architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Information Systems.
• 10+ years in Supply Chain Planning or Digital Supply Chain transformation roles.
• 8+ years supporting a global industrial company across multiple BUs.
• 8+ years leading or supporting digital transformation for industrial manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• 5+ years hands-on with Kinaxis Maestro or similar platforms across multiple planning domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture and design for Kinaxis Maestro.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable connected planning solutions.
• Define solution blueprints, configurations, and modeling approaches.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and data governance.
• Oversee global implementations across Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP, Inventory, and Capacity.
• Provide hands-on Maestro configuration, scenario modeling, and workbook development.
• Lead design workshops and sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Act as technical escalation point and mentor for architecture decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Global implementation

Cross-functional teams

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems

MBA

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

o9

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

OMP

Job description

About Carrier

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 (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

As Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect, you will be accountable for the end‑to‑end solution architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise Connected Planning capabilities, with a strong focus on Kinaxis Maestro.

This role serves as the architect and technical authority for Connected Planning within the Digital Factory Center of Excellence, leading the definition, deployment, and sustainment of scalable, high‑performance planning solutions across global business units. Your work will directly enable smarter decision‑making, improved supply chain performance, and enterprise‑wide digital transformation.

Job Description

As an Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Leading end‑to‑end solution architecture and design for Kinaxis Maestro, including data models, integration patterns, and configuration frameworks.
• Translating complex business requirements into scalable, high‑performance Connected Planning solutions.
• Defining solution blueprints, module configurations, and best‑practice modeling approaches across planning domains.
• Ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, data governance, and IT security requirements.
• Overseeing and guiding global implementations across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP / IBP, Inventory Optimization, and Capacity Planning.
• Providing hands‑on leadership in Maestro configuration, scenario modeling, and workbook development.
• Leading design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and deep‑dive sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Acting as the technical escalation point and mentor for architecture decisions, design standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Digital Supply Chain transformation roles
• 8+ years of experience in a global industrial company support multiple BU’s
• 8+ years of experience in leading or supporting digital transformation for industrial manufacturing and supply chain operations
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Kinaxis Maestro or similar platforms (o9, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, OMP) across multiple planning domains

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Experience managing external vendors and strategic partners.
• Experience managing project financials, resource planning, and benefits realization for enterprise digital products.
• Proven experience leading global implementations and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of integrated planning domains including Demand, Supply, Production, S&OE, and Inventory.
• Advanced English proficiency with strong oral and written communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

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 Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] (opens in new window). We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 15 September 2026

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