Planning Manager

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

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 Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end material planning organization to ensure uninterrupted material flow that supports production schedules, customer commitments, inventory objectives, and business performance. This role provides leadership for Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting, and Materials Risk Management while driving excellence in MRP execution, supplier performance, supply assurance, planning processes, and risk mitigation.

Planning & Material Availability Leadership

• 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.
• Monitor material availability and elevate risks before production impact occurs.

Supplier Readiness & Expedite Management

• Lead supplier readiness and expediting activities for critical materials.
• Oversee high‑risk supplier escalations and recovery actions.
• Drive supplier commitment management, past‑due PO recovery, and shipment visibility.
• Coordinate cross‑functional actions to resolve supply constraints.
• Reduce premium freight through proactive supplier management and planning discipline.

Materials Risk Management

• Own enterprise visibility to constrained materials, long lead‑time parts, and supply chain risks.
• Establish risk identification processes and mitigation strategies.
• Drive reporting and communication of supply risks to leadership.
• Ensure contingency plans are developed and executed for critical shortages.
• Monitor supplier lead time variability and global supply chain disruptions.

Inventory & Supply Performance

• Balance inventory levels with service requirements and working capital objectives.
• Partner with Inventory Control to improve inventory health and accuracy.
• Drive reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory through planning actions.
• Ensure planning decisions support inventory turns and supply chain optimization.
• Lead planning activities supporting service level and production goals.

Cross Functional Leadership

• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Program Management.
• Lead planning support for launch activities, schedule changes, customer demand shifts, and recovery plans.
• Facilitate planning discussions within S&OE and operational review forums.
• Provide planning recommendations that balance demand, supply, capacity, and inventory objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and systems.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting Lead, and Materials Risk Analyst.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Develop team capabilities in planning, analytics, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
• Build succession plans and support career development.
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Required 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

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification
• Experience with Windchill, JDE, or LeanDNA

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

• 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
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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.

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.