Head of Innovation & Business Planning

About CarrierCarrier 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. com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.About This Role The Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end material planning organization to ensure uninterrupted material flow that supports production schedules, customer commitments, inventory objectives, and business performance. This role provides leadership for Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting, and Materials Risk Management while driving excellence in MRP execution, supplier performance, supply assurance, planning processes, and risk mitigation. Job DescriptionPlanning & Material Availability LeadershipLead the material planning organization to ensure uninterrupted supply of purchased materials.Drive execution of MRP, replenishment processes, and purchase order management.Establish planning standards, governance, and work processes across all planners.Monitor material availability and escalate risks before production impact occurs.Supplier Readiness & Expedite ManagementLead supplier readiness and expediting activities for critical materials.Oversee high-risk supplier escalations and recovery actions.Reduce premium freight through proactive supplier management and planning discipline.Materials Risk ManagementOwn enterprise visibility to constrained materials, long lead-time parts, and supply chain risks.Establish risk identification processes and mitigation strategies.Drive reporting and communication of supply risks to leadership.Inventory & Supply PerformanceBalance inventory levels with service requirements and working capital objectives.Cross Functional LeadershipPartner with Manufacturing, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Program Management.Lead planning support for launch activities, schedule changes, customer demand shifts, and recovery plans.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes and systems.People LeadershipLead and develop Material Planners, Supplier Readiness/Expediting Lead, and Materials Risk Analyst.Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.Develop team capabilities in planning, analytics, supplier management, and risk mitigation.Foster a culture of safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceOrganizational StructureDirect ReportsMaterial PlannersSupplier Readiness / Expediting LeadMaterials Risk AnalystInternal InterfacesScheduling LeadInventory LeadLogistics LeadOperations LeadershipProcurement / Commodity TeamsEngineeringFinanceKPI OwnershipMaterial AvailabilityPurchased Material AvailabilityProduction Schedule SupportClear-to-Build ReadinessMaterial Shortages Resulting in Production StoppageSupplier PerformanceSupplier Commitment ReliabilitySupplier Past Due RecoverySupplier On-Time DeliverySupplier Lead Time Compliance (LTC)Planning PerformanceMRP Action CompletionPurchase Order Acknowledgement ComplianceShortage Resolution Cycle TimePlanning Exception ManagementRisk ManagementHigh-Risk Supplier Recovery ExecutionCritical Part Risk ExposureLong Lead-Time Risk ReductionSupply Chain Constraint VisibilityCost & ProductivitySupplier-Driven Freight Cost EscalationPremium Freight ReductionMaterial Lead Time ReductionInventory OptimizationCustomer & Service SupportOn-Time Delivery to Internal Service Parts GroupProduction Schedule Adherence SupportRequired SkillsMaterials Planning and MRP expertiseSupply Chain Risk ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementInventory ManagementData Analytics and KPI ManagementERP/MRP System KnowledgeCross-Functional LeadershipProblem Solving and Decision MakingLeadership CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingOperational ExecutionTeam DevelopmentChange LeadershipContinuous ImprovementCustomer FocusAccountabilityRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree 7+ years of materials, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience3+ years of experience influencing teams through reporting and risk management, with hands-on expertise in inventory management, transportation, lean operations, and continuous improvement.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, OperationsExperience working in a manufacturing/industrial environmentLean Six Sigma experience or certificationExperience with Windchill, JDE, or LeanDNA Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; family and medical leave; Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition 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.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 Carrier.We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 7 October 2026Job Applicant's Privacy NoticePlease click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.Use of AITechnology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.Full time