Distribution Center Manager - Indianapolis

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

Carrier Climate Solutions Americas (CSA) has a role open for a Manager, INDY Distribution Centerto drive strategic, operational, and financial performance for our HVAC Distribution Center in Indianapolis, IN. Partnering closely with Sales, SIOP, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Services, the Manager ensures the seamless flow of goods across the network, drives operational excellence, and leads large‑scale initiatives that support company growth, customer satisfaction, and long‑term operations strategy.

This is an onsite role in Indianapolis IN, U.S.A.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for the Distribution Center (~120k sqft and 60 employees), ensuring consistent execution of receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Drive customer on-time-delivery metric, aligned with customer expectations.
• Lead network optimization initiatives, including capacity planning, facility layout design, automation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Establish KPIs and performance standards that drive efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape overall operations, including inventory flow, and customer service expectations.
• Drive standardization of processes, systems, and best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience leading a unionized site
• Deep knowledge of distribution center operations and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Expertise in network optimization, capacity planning, and process standardization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal 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.

Other Compensation

This position 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, please click here 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 [email protected]. 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: 15 May 2026

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Use of AI

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