Senior Manager Supply Chain Management

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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.

With approximately 1,400 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Carrier's Industrial Fire business is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands, Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments.

About this role

Carrier - Industrial Fire has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager - Supply Chain Management to work onsite in Minneapolis, MN. The Senior Manager – Supply Chain Management will establish the key elements of Supply Chain plans in terms of operations, specific interventions, related costs, and timelines, in line with organizational strategy.

We are looking for someone that has experience working in procurement, managing buyers, material planning and SIOP process, inventory turn management, and strategic sourcing. The Senior Manager – Supply Chain Management manages a supply base for PCBA, investment casting, sensors, and glass suppliers with managed volume of around 70 million spent. This person will manage/lead a team of 7 professionals.

Some of the duties will include managing indirect procurement sourcing strategy and driving productivity; establishing logistic and warehouse solutions for the Industrial Fire business; and building strong business partnerships with indirect, logistic, and warehouse suppliers to meet business current and future needs.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning, materials purchasing, inventory control, price setting, and supplier selection
• Negotiate and manage key strategic supplier contracts and relationships
• Meet supply chain KPI i.e., Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), manage material inflation, supplier on-time delivery (OTD), and defective parts per million (DPPM)
• Lead and participate as SCM lead on New Product Development (NPD) projects; ensure on time and manage material in budget, drive cost out
• Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices throughout the business
• Develop new systems and processes in support of Supply Chain strategy.
• Lead collaboration with channel partners, i.e., suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers
• Direct implementation of large-scale supply chain management-related programs and processes; engage and collaborate with other functions/vendors to support strategic goals
• Gather inputs on prices of different raw materials from primary and secondary sources; identify opportunities for outsourcing and cost reduction and other related information important to develop the supply chain management strategy
• Provide inputs on cost-saving opportunities; provide market cost data to formulate the budget for the year
• Set frameworks for implementing guidelines on contract development
• Manage adherence to import, export, and excise regulations as per compliance
• Manage a team and set objectives in line with overall business strategy

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience in Procurement/Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management
• 2+ years of experience in building and maintaining complex forecasting models

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business administration, operation resource management, manufacturing
• MBA or master’s degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• CPM certification
• Experience with electronic components and assemblies
• Track record in establishing new supply chain processes for excellence
• MRP software tools like JDE or similar
• Manage expectations and influence on all levels of leadership
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees
• Analyze and resolve problems
• English verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.

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