Global Materials Planning Lead

Carrier; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Vision

Wellness incentives

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days

Paid sick days: up to 5 days

Parental leave

Family and medical leave

Jury duty leave

Military leave

Tuition Assistance

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Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Planning Manager to lead end-to-end material planning, ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules and customer commitments. The role oversees Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting, and Materials Risk Management, driving excellence in planning processes, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

The position emphasizes leadership in cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Logistics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of materials, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience
• 3+ years of experience influencing teams through reporting and risk management, with hands-on expertise in inventory management, transportation, lean operations, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the material planning organization to ensure uninterrupted supply of purchased materials.
• Drive execution of MRP, replenishment processes, and purchase order management.
• Establish planning standards, governance, and work processes across all planners.
• Ensure alignment between SIOP, MPS, MRP, Clear-to-Build, S&OE, and production execution.
• Lead shortage management activities and drive proactive recovery plans.

Skills

Materials Planning and MRP expertise

Supply Chain Risk Management

Supplier Performance Management

Inventory Management

Data Analytics and KPI Management

ERP/MRP System Knowledge

Cross-Functional Leadership

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Leadership Competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Six Sigma experience or certification

Tools

Windchill

JDE

LeanDNA

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Planning Manager to lead end-to-end material planning, ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production schedules and customer commitments. The role oversees Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting, and Materials Risk Management, driving excellence in planning processes, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

The position emphasizes leadership in cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Logistics,