Senior Supply Chain Leader, Engineered Material Productivity
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bachelors 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.
3years experienceworking with corporate financein 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.
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 $117500.00 - $234500.00 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
Thisposition 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
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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.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 30 July 2026Job Applicants Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process with oversight by people.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
As the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies a ... View more