Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect

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Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world‑class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do.

About the role
As Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect, you will be accountable for the end‑to‑end solution architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise Connected Planning capabilities, with a strong focus on Kinaxis Maestro.
This role serves as the architect and technical authority for Connected Planning within the Digital Factory Center of Excellence, leading the definition, deployment, and sustainment of scalable, high‑performance planning solutions across global business units. Your work will directly enable smarter decision‑making, improved supply chain performance, and enterprise‑wide digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Director, Integrated Digital Supply Chain Planning - Solution Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Leading end‑to‑end solution architecture and design for Kinaxis Maestro, including data models, integration patterns, and configuration frameworks.
• Translating complex business requirements into scalable, high‑performance Connected Planning solutions.
• Defining solution blueprints, module configurations, and best‑practice modeling approaches across planning domains.
• Ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, data governance, and IT security requirements.
• Overseeing and guiding global implementations across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP / IBP, Inventory Optimization, and Capacity Planning.
• Providing hands‑on leadership in Maestro configuration, scenario modeling, and workbook development.
• Leading design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and deep‑dive sessions with business and IT stakeholders.
• Acting as the technical escalation point and mentor for architecture decisions, design standards, and best practices.

Requirements
We are looking for strategic thinkers, technical leaders, and strong collaborators with a passion for digital supply chain transformation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Digital Supply Chain transformation roles.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Kinaxis Maestro or similar platforms (o9, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, OMP) across multiple planning domains.
• Proven experience leading global implementations and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of integrated planning domains including Demand, Supply, Production, S&OE, and Inventory.
• Advanced English proficiency with strong oral and written communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience managing external vendors and strategic partners.
• Experience managing project financials, resource planning, and benefits realization for enterprise digital products.

Benefits
We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees and enhancing them when necessary.

Have peace of mind and body with our health insurance programs.
Drive your career forward through professional development opportunities.

Our commitment to you
Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers.
We are committed to creating an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine of growth and innovation.
This is The Carrier Way.

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