Director Distribution Centers and Logistics Leader

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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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Carrier Climate Solutions Americas (CSA) has a role open for an Associate Director Distribution Centers & Logistics to drive strategic operational and financial performance of a multi-site distribution network for the HVAC business units in North America - seven distribution centers totaling almost 4 million square feet and 500 employees including 3PL. Partnering closely with Sales SIOP Manufacturing Supply Chain and Customer Services the Associate Director ensures the seamless flow of goods across the network drives operational excellence and leads largescale initiatives that support company growth customer satisfaction and longterm supply chain strategy. The Associate Director serves as the primary architect of distribution and transportation strategy balancing highlevel vision with handson leadership across a complex highvolume environment.

This is an onsite role in Indianapolis IN Palm Beach Gardens FL U.S.A or potentially any Carrier office in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across seven distribution centers (total of 4 million sqft and 500 employees including 3PL) ensuring consistent execution of receiving storage picking packing and shipping processes.

• Drive customer on-time-delivery metric aligned with customer expectations.

• Develop and execute the longterm distribution and transportation strategy aligned with organizational goals.

• 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 across all sites.

• Partner with executive leadership to shape overall operations including inventory flow transportation models and customer service expectations.

• Drive standardization of processes systems and best practices across all facilities.

• Direct all outbound transportation activities including carrier management routing optimization freight cost control and service performance.

• Evaluate and implement transportation technologies and tools to improve visibility efficiency and customer delivery performance.

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with carriers brokers and logistics partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or Engineering

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in distribution logistics or supply chain operations.

• 5 years of proven success leading multisite distribution networks of significant scale.

• 5 years of demonstrated experience managing transportation networks including carrier management routing freight optimization and cost control.

• 5 years of strong background in 3PL management contract negotiation and performance governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree (MBA or related discipline) is strongly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of distribution center operations warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS).

• 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

Other Compensation

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

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