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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.

Job Summary

Carrier is seeking a Supply Chain Leader, Engineered Material Productivity (M5) to help drive engineered, design-related material cost improvement initiatives across residential, light commercial and commercial HVAC programs. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams across engineering, sourcing, operations, and business units.

This position leads a globally distributed team and partners closely with stakeholders across production facilities and design centers to ensure annual engineered material productivity targets are achieved through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Engineered Material Productivity & Execution

·         Develop and execute the annual engineered material productivity plan and support delivery of committed cost targets.

·         Coordinate and track a portfolio of design and operations initiatives across global production facilities and design centers.

·         Monitor progress versus plan, identify risks or gaps, and support development of mitigation and recovery actions.

·         Identify execution challenges related to schedule, technical complexity, or resources and work with cross-functional partners to resolve them.

·         Apply structured problem-solving and creative thinking to develop alternative solutions and recovery plans.

·         Maintain productivity tracking, dashboards, and key performance metrics along with the management operating system.

Sourcing & Cost Collaboration

·         Partner with sourcing teams to support cost improvement initiatives tied to design, specifications, and engineered solutions.

·         Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on supplier actions, qualifications, and cost-focused changes.

Technical Collaboration & Problem Solving

·         Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams executing detailed design and operational initiatives within their business units.

·         Develop a practical understanding of design and manufacturing changes to help assess feasibility, risks, and tradeoffs.

·         Contribute alternative approaches when teams encounter technical or manufacturing challenges.

People Leadership & Global Coordination

·         Lead and develop direct reports located in multiple countries, fostering engagement, accountability, and performance.

·         Lead a team of PMOs who project manage strategic projects with engineering.

·         Provide coaching, feedback, and clear priorities to a geographically distributed team.

·         Promote consistent processes and performance expectations across regions while recognizing local needs.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

·         Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven updates and presentations to leadership and key stakeholders.

·         Partner across functions to ensure initiatives progress with transparency, alignment, and accountability.

·         Support formal review and governance cycles using clear, data-driven materials. Lead the presentation creation and delivery to executive leadership multiple times per month.

Scope & Decision Authority

·         Leads execution of engineered material productivity initiatives within defined scope.

·         Provides recommendations and insights based on analysis, technical understanding, and cross-functional input.

·         Manages multiple initiatives across functions and regions.

Required Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a Technology related field

·         Experience in supply chain management, sourcing, productivity, or cost improvement roles.

·         Prior people leadership experience, including managing teams across multiple locations or regions.

·         Ability to understand and discuss design or manufacturing changes at a practical technical level.

·         Strong analytical and communication skills, including experience with dashboards and performance metrics.

·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.

·         3+years' experienceworking with corporate finance in tracking financial metrics

·         English and Spanish fluency, written and spoken.

·         Ability to travel up to 15% to production and design sites to support cost reduction activities.

Preferred Qualifications

·         HVAC, manufacturing, or industrial supply chain experience.

·         Experience supporting change initiatives, process improvements, or new ways of working

·         MBA degree

·         Strong process mindset with experience driving standardization and continuous improvement.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 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: 30 July 2026

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Use of AI

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