Associate Director – Integrated Business Planning

Carrier

Associate Director managing enterprise Connected Planning capabilities for Carrier. Leading end-to-end solution architecture and design focusing on Kinaxis Maestro.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or Digital Supply Chain transformation roles
8+ years of experience in a global industrial company supporting multiple BU’s
8+ years of experience in leading or supporting digital transformation for industrial manufacturing and supply chain operations
5+ years of hands-on experience with Kinaxis Maestro or similar platforms (o9, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, OMP) across multiple planning domains
MBA preferred
Experience managing external vendors and strategic partners
Experience managing project financials, resource planning, and benefits realization for enterprise digital products
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution architecturedata modelsintegration patternsconfiguration frameworksscenario modelingworkbook developmentdigital transformationproject financialsresource planningbenefits realization

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingproject managementcross-functional team leadershipworkshop facilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsMBA