Logistics Leader, Network Design and Strategic Sourcing

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, and fire and security. 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

About this role

The Logistics Leader, Network Design and Strategic Sourcing will identify a roadmap that creates a state-of-the art Logistics Network Design. This will include inbound and outbound freight, as well as warehousing footprint. The position will lead the Network Design and Logistics Procurement/Sourcing Team across Carrier’s Business Units. This position is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight Logistics Network Design including initial business requirements, strategic sourcing, and implementation.

• Ensure that Carrier is at least on par with market rates; while developing a process that allows Carrier to realize rates that are better than market.

• Develop an agile in-house team that globally procures freight and warehousing services.

• Analyze, Define, and optimize Logistics Network

• Manage Logistics Network Changes

• Design Logistics Network for sustainability

• Analyze, Define, and optimize sourcing strategy.

• Define Logistics Market Intelligence, price benchmarking and supplier innovation.

• Initiate and support Logistics Service Provider selection process.

• Manage Transportation requirements for Logistics Service Provider selection.

• Source and Negotiate Ocean Rates Directly with Logistics Providers

• Define Carrier allocation and manage through Logistics Service Provider Network

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and Manage Logistics Service Provider Performance.

• Establish strategic supplier relationship.

• Support creation of Logistics Supplier awards and recognition program

• Stay up to date on logistics industry trends and technologies and identify breakthrough opportunities for cost reduction including digital transformation for Logistics Network and operating model.

• Promote the Carrier Excellence, leverage industry best practices, standard procedures, performance, and innovation across all BU locations and operating regions.

• Incorporate emerging technologies and business trends in logistics, transportation, and distribution/ warehousing into the strategic plan.

• Maintain regular reviews of metrics and trends, improvements, and variances with all stakeholders. Guide and drive BU operations leaders on improvement opportunities

• Clear and thoughtful communication with all team members including effective reporting to executive leadership.

• Provide guidance on the future of logistics operations based on Carrier Corp.’s global logistics strategy.

• Foster operational excellence by adopting and implementing business best practices leveraging; people, process, and technology.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer service.

• Manage logistics costs within budget and achieve year over year improvement targets.

• Drive standard work procedures and reporting across facilities and regions.

• Embrace and promote the Carrier Way (vision, values, culture) internally and externally to create a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity.

• Leverage data analytics and business intelligence to monitor operational performance and identify optimization opportunity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8+ years of experience in warehouse and transportation procurement

• 5+ years of experience leading change management and efficiencies in an industry with large logistics spend, across multiple complex distribution channels.

• 5+ years of experience in Logistics Network Design and Optimization

• 3+ years of experience managing and developing people