**Country:** United States of America **Location:** CAI23: Carrier-Indianapolis, IN 7310 W Morris St, Indianapolis, IN, 46231 USA Carrier Global Corporation, 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. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3847430-1&h=139563088&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporate.carrier.com%2F&a=corporate.carrier.com) or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3847430-1&h=4009942256&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcarrier&a=%40Carrier) . **About This Role:** 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. 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a material planning professional to make an impact at a fast paced, industry leading manufacturing operation. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently with the highest levels of integrity. The position reports to the site Materials Planning Manager and is a key function in the Materials organization. **Job Description:** + Work directly with Vendor contacts to ensure material is planned, transported, and delivered to meet schedule requirements + Utilize material planning systems and tools to plan requirements, communicate schedule, generate reports, and maintain data + Monitor forecasts to balance material availability, inventory, and cost + Lead problem resolution discussions with Suppliers, Purchasing, Receiving, Quality, Production Scheduling and Operations to resolve and improve supply chain issues + Develop improvement plans where gaps in supplier performance are recognizedReconcile variances between material releases, receipts, and packing slips + Participate in Continuous Improvement and Process Excellence culture to build a more robust Inbound Supply Chain + Identify Cost Savings opportunities in support of company targets + Lead Load and Capacity assessments at high risk vendors to validate their ability to deliver + Evaluates supplier lead times and create or maintain purchase orders respective of supplier lead times and constraints + Cycle count production material on the manufacturing operations floor + Periodically cover Material Handling Supervisor responsibilities **Required Qualifications:** + Associates Degree + 3+ years of experience with Material Planning OR Supply Chain **Preferred Qualifications:** + Analytical skills + Experience with Microsoft Office applications + Ability to function in high stress environments + Proficient communication skills RSRCAR \#LI-onsite **_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 the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._** **Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:** Click on this link (https://www.corporate.carrier.com/legal/privacy-notice-job-applicant/) to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice