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Carrier Associate Director, Supplier Management and Planning in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CAF77: CCS - CIB 13995 Pasteur Blvd , Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33418 USA
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About this role
Carrier Supply Chain has a role open for an Associate Director – Supplier Management and Planning who will be a critical leader and member of the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence. Partnering closely with S&OP, Supply Chain and Operations, this leader will create the strategy, establish performance metrics, and analyze status, drive, and monitor actions needed to meet supply goals.
Key Responsibilities
Capacity Analysis
Assess and evaluate the production capabilities of suppliers.
Conduct capacity audits and gap analysis to identify potential constraints.
Demand Forecasting
Collaborate with demand planning and production teams to understand future production needs.
Use forecasting tools to predict supplier capacity requirements based on production schedules.
Supplier Coordination
Work closely with suppliers to ensure they can meet current and future demand.
Develop and implement action plans with suppliers to address capacity constraints.
Risk Management
Identify potential risks related to supplier capacity and develop mitigation strategies.
Create contingency plans to address supply disruptions
Performance Monitoring
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier capacity and performance.
Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure supplier compliance with capacity commitments.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvements within supplier operations.
Collaborate with suppliers to implement best practices and enhance capacity planning processes.
Collaborate with supplier to execute VSM (Value Stream Mapping) to drive process improvement.
Reporting and Documentation
Maintain accurate records of supplier capacity data and performance metrics.
Prepare and present reports to management on supplier capacity status and issues.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work with S&OP, procurement, logistics, quality, and production teams to align supplier capacity with overall supply chain strategy.
Delivery Assurance
- Lead governance for Supplier Delivery Assurance processes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years of experience in supply chain planning or supplier management
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years leading S&OP or Supplier Planning
MBA
Advanced degree or certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
Leading in a global, multi-site environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in capacity planning tools and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
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