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Carrier Senior Manager – SIOP & Supply Planning in Mebane, North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CASNC: FS Kidde Safety 1016 Corporate Park Drive, Mebane, NC, 27302 USA
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.
The Kidde business is a part of the Fire and Security Products group at Carrier. We are dedicated to providing products and technology designed to protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. As a large manufacturer of fire safety products, Kidde meets the safety needs of homes and businesses by providing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, strobes, and other products.
About this role
The Senior Manager – SIOP & Supply Planning oversees processes, tools, strategy, and the day-to-day activities of the supply planning team to fulfill customer demand, ensuring that all supply chain operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply plans with factories, suppliers, and cross-functional teams that support the company's overall business objectives. This role requires a strong analytical thinker with a robust understanding of supply chain management and excellent leadership skills.
The Senior Manager – SIOP & Supply Planning will work onsite in Mebane NC with the flexibility of not more than 20% working from home.
We are open to accepting candidates from outside Mebane NC and we offer relocation assistance.
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
Develop, implement, and maintain efficient supply planning strategies and processes
Plan and manage inventory levels to meet production schedules and customer demands while minimizing costs
Oversee and optimize supply chain performance through continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, sales, and manufacturing departments to align supply plans with broader business goals
Analyze and interpret trends in supply chain data to forecast needs and address potential issues proactively
Provide regular visibility and escalation to internal stakeholders on Supply Health through the SIOP process
Lead and execute Supply Planning strategies including Safety Stock, etc.
Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials
Lead, mentor, and develop the supply planning team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on supply chain status, challenges, and achievements, including ownership of the Supply Review to support SIOP process
Identify gaps in processes related to supply planning; conduct root cause analysis and identify and implement processes to drive gap closure
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of experience in supply chain management, or supply planning
2+ years of experience in leading a team
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or, engineering
APICS or other relevant certification
Managing complex projects in a factory environment
Analytical and forecasting skills
Supply chain management software, ERP systems, and tools
Problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure
Conduct an extensive investigation to understand the root cause of problems that may arise
High level of urgency, and customer-oriented
Improve processes or systems that may improve our competitive position
English verbal and written communication, presentations to executives
Interpersonal skills, negotiating and influencing stakeholders, and working with cross-functional teams
Leadership and team management
Organizational and time management
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