Logistics Manager

C01 Carrier Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Shipping Manager to lead outbound shipping, logistics, and warehouse execution at the Charlotte facility. You will ensure on-time shipments, optimize carrier performance, and drive continuous improvement with Operations, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams.

You will develop Shipping Supervisors, establish standard work, and foster a safety‑driven culture while managing inventory accuracy and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years in logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 3+ years of experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead outbound shipping, logistics, and warehouse execution to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and coach Shipping Supervisors and front-line leaders.
• Drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across shipping operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow and cost.
• Monitor KPIs: On-Time Delivery, inventory accuracy, and freight costs.
• Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints and improve material flow.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team leadership

Shipping operations

SAP

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field

Master’s degree in supply chain, operations, logistics (preferred)

Tools

SAP

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 Shipping Manager is responsible for leading all outbound shipping, logistics, transportation planning, and warehouse execution activities for the Charlotte facility. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of finished goods, accessories, and replacement components while meeting customer delivery commitments and operational objectives. The Shipping Manager provides leadership for shipping and logistics supervisors, establishes standard work, drives accountability, and partners with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Transportation, and Quality teams to optimize delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and cost.

Job Description

Shipping & Logistics Operations

Lead daily shipping operations for finished units, accessories, and replacement components (RCD). Ensure on-time shipment execution, dock efficiency, and customer delivery performance. Oversee transportation planning, carrier performance, shipment tracking, and escalation management. Drive compliance with shipping procedures, audits, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Shipping Supervisors and front-line leaders.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and standard work.
• Build a culture focused on safety, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning.

Inventory & Operational Excellence

• Own inventory accuracy within shipping-controlled locations, staging areas, and yard operations.
• Drive transaction compliance, shipment verification, and discrepancy resolution.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Partner cross-functionally to remove constraints and improve material flow.

Performance Management

Monitor and improve key performance indicators including: Safety Performance Employee Engagement On-Time Delivery (OTD) Transportation Provider Performance Shipping Productivity Freight Cost Performance Premium Freight Reduction Shipment Audit Compliance Inventory Accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
• 3+ years of experience with people leadership in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• 3+ years of experience with ERP systems (ie. SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in supply chain, operations, logistics, business, engineering
• Experience leading shipping/transportation operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with SAP Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proven track record improving safety, delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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

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

Benefits

• 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]. 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 from Job Posting Date: 29 September 2026

Use of AI Technology-enabled tools

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

Carrier Culture

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.