Internal Logistics Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking an Internal Logistics Manager to oversee internal material movement from receiving to line-side delivery, ensuring materials are available where and when needed to support uninterrupted production.

Responsibilities include driving Kaizen, standardizing routes, and improving warehouse utilization while partnering with Planning, Production, and Procurement teams to meet safety, quality and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years in materials, warehouse, logistics or supply chain.
• 3+ years of influencing teams through reporting and risk management.
• Hands-on expertise in inventory management, transportation, lean operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal logistics operations including receiving, warehouse movement, kitting, staging and line-side delivery.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow from receiving docks to production consumption points.
• Develop standardized material delivery routes and replenishment processes.
• Optimize point-of-use inventory strategies and drive efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Inventory Control, Procurement and Logistics.

Skills

Materials flow

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

The Internal Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all internal material flow activities from receiving through point-of-use delivery to production. This role ensures materials are available at the right place, at the right time, and in the right quantity to support uninterrupted production while optimizing warehouse utilization, labor productivity, inventory flow, and material handling processes.

The position drives operational excellence through standardized material flow processes, continuous improvement initiatives, KPI management, and cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, and Logistics teams. The Internal Logistics Manager owns the execution of material movement strategies that support safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.

Job Description

Internal Material Flow Management

• Lead all internal logistics operations including receiving, warehouse movement, kitting, staging, replenishment, and line-side delivery.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow from receiving docks to production consumption points.
• Develop and maintain standardized material delivery routes and replenishment processes.
• Optimize material presentation and point-of-use inventory strategies.
• Drive warehouse and material flow efficiency improvements.

Production Support

• Ensure line-side material availability to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling teams to align material flow with production requirements.
• Lead rapid response activities for material shortages and production disruptions.
• Develop escalation processes to prevent line stoppages.

Warehouse & Receiving Operations

• Manage receiving, put-away, storage, staging, and replenishment activities.
• Improve dock-to-stock performance and receiving execution.
• Monitor warehouse utilization and material storage practices.
• Drive inventory accuracy through proper material handling and transaction discipline.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead warehouse layout optimization projects.
• Implement material flow improvements to reduce waste and travel distance.
• Support footprint reduction and space utilization initiatives.
• Drive labor productivity improvements through lean material flow principles.
• Lead kaizen events and operational excellence projects related to material movement.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead Internal Logistics Supervisors, Material Handlers, Receiving personnel, and Warehouse support teams.
• Develop employee capabilities through training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Establish a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and material handling requirements.
• Lead forklift and material handling equipment safety initiatives.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping and visual management standards.
• Support environmental, health, and safety objectives.

KPI Ownership

Internal Logistics Performance

• Material Delivery to Production
• Line-Side Material Availability
• Internal Logistics Related Production Stoppages
• Kitting Accuracy
• Staging Accuracy
• Material Route Performance
• Production Replenishment Performance
• Material Movement Productivity

Receiving Performance

• Dock-to-Stock Time
• Receiving Accuracy
• Put-Away Timeliness
• Receiving Backlog
• Inbound Discrepancy Resolution
• Receiving Productivity

Warehouse Operations

• Warehouse Execution
• Warehouse Footprint Utilization
• Space Utilization
• Warehouse Productivity
• Material Handling Efficiency
• Warehouse Safety Performance

Continuous Improvement

• Material Lead Time Reduction Projects
• Material Flow Improvement Projects
• Warehouse Layout Optimization
• Footprint Reduction Initiatives
• Productivity Improvement Project

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Materials Flow Management
• Warehouse Operations Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Team Development & Coaching
• Change Management
• Safety Leadership
• Operational Excellence

This role serves as the operational owner for receiving, warehouse execution, internal material movement, replenishment, and production material availability, while partnering closely with the Inventory Manager and Planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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

Thisposition 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

To learn more about our benefits offering, Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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]. 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: 3 September 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.