Aftermarket Material Planner
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About this role
This position is for an experienced Materials Planning and Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) professional dedicated to our Aftermarket segment. You will be responsible for the supply and demand planning process, making improvements to systems and processes to enhance the performance of the work area and team. You will collaborate with internal teams to develop financial forecasts, optimize the utilization of business resources, and ensure customer delivery expectations for replacement parts and accessories are met.
This person will work onsite 7 days per week in Syracuse, NY
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Sourcing: Manage the PO placement process and support the buying/sourcing team to ensure parts and accessories are quoted and sourced in a timely manner.
Material Planning & SIOP Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for aftermarket materials planning and SIOP to guarantee timely availability of parts for customer demand.
Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to confirm timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues or delays.
Demand Forecasting: Work with product development, sales, and marketing teams to identify demand streams and develop accurate forecasts based on market trends.
Capacity Planning: Coordinate with manufacturing operations to develop monthly production volume planning using business forecasts, inventory positions, and actual customer orders.
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize stock, reduce excess inventory, and track metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement: Identify and develop new technologies and standardized processes to improve materials planning capability, sustainability, and reliability.
Reporting & Data Analysis: Analyze material usage trends and prepare regular reports on material status, inventory levels, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 5 years years of experience in supply chain Or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
3+ years specifically in material planning and purchasing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
Certification in APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) or similar.
Proficiency in material planning software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, specifically with international sourcing and procurement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of detail orientation.
Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills for team collaboration and presentations.
Additional Information
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
No visa sponsoring available.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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.Other Compensation
This position may be 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 [email protected]. 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: 24 April 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
