Productivity, Network Optimization & NPI Leader: Climate Solutions Americas (CSA)

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 corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. Carrier is seeking a highly analytical, proactive, and execution-oriented Productivity, Network Optimization & NPI Leader to join our Climate Solutions Americas (CSA) operations team. Based out of the Atlanta Digital Hub in a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote), this individual contributor (P4) role will report directly to Matthew Deen and play a pivotal leadership role in driving operational excellence, end-to-end logistics efficiency, and supply chain transformation across the Americas footprint. The incumbent will lead cross-functional strategic initiatives focused on building and governing a consolidated productivity opportunity pipeline with named owners and clear milestones. Key responsibilities include optimizing distribution networks, supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), streamlining operational handoffs across transportation providers, procurement, distribution centers (DCs), and customer service, and establishing rigorous continuous improvement practices. Key Responsibilities & Primary Deliverables Consolidated Productivity Pipeline: Establish, govern, and drive a comprehensive productivity opportunity pipeline across Climate Solutions Americas (CSA), assigning clear workstream ownership, measurable milestones, and tracking financial and operational benefits. Network Optimization: Analyze end-to-end logistics, warehousing, and transportation flows; identify capacity constraints, lane bottlenecks, and facility utilization opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce total cost-to-serve. New Product Introduction (NPI) Operational Readiness: Lead logistics and supply chain readiness for NPI rollouts, coordinating closely with product management, manufacturing, engineering, and distribution teams to guarantee flawless launch execution. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Partner effectively across senior leadership teams, procurement, carrier management, distribution center operations, and customer service to resolve operational friction and standardize operating procedures. Operational Performance & Compliance Governance: Monitor, elevate, and enforce carrier and DC service level agreements, driving continuous improvements in operational compliance and execution quality. Ambiguity Management & Self-Directed Leadership: Independently own and navigate ambiguous operational challenges, structuring high-impact solutions with minimal supervision. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, logistics engineering, network optimization, transportation operations, or continuous improvement OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 5+ of professional experience in supply chain, logistics engineering, network optimization, transportation operations, or continuous improvement. 2+ years managing complex productivity pipelines, cost-reduction programs, or end-to-end supply chain optimization initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Ability to travel up to 25% primarily within the United States. Ability to work on-site at the Atlanta Digital Hub on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Demonstrated experience supporting NPI launches and operational deployment across regional distribution center networks. Deep experience utilizing enterprise ERP and Supply Chain Systems (e.g., SAP, Blue Yonder / JDA WMS/TMS) and advanced analytics/BI tools. Lean, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or APICS (CSCP/CPIM) certifications. Strong executive communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders. Critical Behaviors & Success Factors Self-Starter & Independent Drive: Highly self-motivated with the tenacity to own projects from conception to completion and proactively drive one's own professional growth. Navigating Ambiguity Confidently: Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced, evolving environments with fluid parameters; skilled at bringing structure, clarity, and decisive action to undefined problems. Senior Cross-Functional Partnership: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of partnering collaboratively with peers, cross-functional leads, and senior executive leaders. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation This position 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 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. 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. 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.Recruiting@carrier.com . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 27 October 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice . Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.