Assoc Dir, Supply Chain Management

** About Carrier:
** Carrier, 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 the safe transport of food, life-saving 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 Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
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* About This Role:

** The Associate Director, Supply Chain Management – Team Leader, is entrusted with guiding the organization’s supply chain strategy and execution for global data center projects. This leadership role places a strong emphasis on executive communication and cross-functional team stewardship, ensuring clarity, transparency, and alignment across all levels of the business. The Associate Director cultivates a collaborative environment and acts as a key liaison between senior executives and cross-functional teams, championing initiatives in NPI, supplier development, material and capacity planning, and sourcing strategy to deliver operational excellence and business growth.
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* Job Description:

*** Executive Communication:
Serve as the principal supply chain spokesperson, delivering concise, actionable updates and insights to senior leadership. Translate complex supply chain challenges into strategic recommendations, fostering informed decision-making at the executive level.
* Cross-Functional Team Leadership:
Lead, inspire, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams—including procurement, engineering, operations, finance, and IT—to achieve seamless project execution. Drive engagement, accountability, and innovation within a diverse, global workforce.
* Strategic Leadership:
Shape and articulate the supply chain vision, aligning team objectives with organizational priorities and motivating high performance across all functions.
* New Product Introduction (NPI):
Oversee the supply chain readiness for new data center products, guiding teams through each stage of transition from concept to implementation.
* Supplier Development:
Direct the evaluation and strategic development of suppliers to ensure quality, scalability, and resilience for data center initiatives.
* Cross-Functional PMO:
Facilitate cross-functional program management, setting clear expectations and resolving challenges while maintaining momentum toward project goals.
* Material Planning:
Lead efforts in forecasting, inventory optimization, and material flow to support timely data center construction and operations.
* Capacity Planning:
Develop strategies to ensure supplier and internal teams are equipped to meet global data center requirements.
* Sourcing Strategy:
Steer sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain resilience for expanding data center footprints.

* Risk Management:

Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, communicating mitigation plans effectively to executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Team Development:
Foster a culture of trust, coaching, and innovation, empowering supply chain professionals to excel and advance within the organization.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree
* 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations
* 5+ years in senior leadership and team management roles supporting large-scale infrastructure or data center projects
* Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (international as needed)
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business
* Demonstrated expertise in executive communication and leading cross-functional global teams.
* Extensive experience in NPI, supplier development, material and capacity planning, sourcing strategy, and PMO leadership.
* Superior analytical, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
* Ability to inspire…