Associate Director – Strategic Materials Management

Carrier Corporation•Collierville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carrier Global Corporation , a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier . Carrier Climate Solutions (Residential) (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) at the Collierville, Tennessee factory is primarily involved in the production and assembly of residential HVAC systems. Carrier’s Collierville plant is focused on manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance for our residential HVAC products. About this role The Associate Director Strategic Materials Management is a site-level leadership role in Collierville, Tennessee , who is responsible for overseeing material planning, strategy, and execution of daily operations. The position is pivotal in ensuring seamless coordination across internal and external supply chain functions, including: Internal materials operations Supply chain planners External suppliers and logistics partners Carrier’s broader Supply Chain organization Site manufacturing teams We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
6 years plus experience in leading materials or supply chain operations, within a manufacturing environment
2 years of experience in managing a team
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
No visa sponsoring available.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in engineering, supply chain, or business
Material Resource Planning (MRP) experience i.e. SAP
Ability to analyze data, forecasts, and production schedules to make informed decisions
English communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Familiarity with technical documents related to materials and production processes, thorough knowledge of material planning and scheduling
Effective leadership and team management skills
Ability to address material shortages, optimize schedules, and resolve production-related challenges
Ensure accurate material planning and scheduling

Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight: Develop and execute material planning strategies aligned with site and corporate objectives.
Team Leadership: Manage direct reports, including planners and materials operations employees.
Supplier Coordination: Interface with external suppliers, 3PLs, and logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective material flow.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
Compliance & Process Management: Ensure adherence to Carrier’s Supplier Quality Manual and Quality Management System for Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP)
Budget Awareness: Ability to manage headcount/ salary budgets, and internal raw WIP inventory departmental budget