Materials Planner

About Carrier:

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier

Carrier Climate Solutions Transportation (CST) enables a more sustainable and intelligent cold chain. Maintaining optimal temperature control is crucial for the refrigerated transport and monitoring of perishable goods to ensure their safety and quality. Carrier Climate Solutions Transportation (CST) offers solutions for essential temperature monitoring, transport and storage of perishable goods like fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive products.

CST offers a complete range of the industry's most advanced refrigeration equipment to elevate transport efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Discover how our diverse range of products enhances performance across trailers, trucks, vans and rail applications.

Carrier Transicold Truck/Trailer is part of CST.

Carrier Transicold's industry-leading innovative single temperature and multi-temperature solutions for trailers, straight trucks and rail cars provide efficient, reliable, emissions-compliant performance that improves our customers' operations in an evolving marketplace.

About this role:

Carrier TransicoldTruck/Trailer is seeking a results-oriented Materials Planner to join our dynamic and ambitious operations team. The Materials Planner serves as the primary liaison with our supply base, strategically scheduling material deliveries to ensure seamless alignment with production requirements. Manage the Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory levels in strict accordance with site financial objectives and inventory targets. Beyond core planning functions, the Materials Planner actively drives operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the optimization of production material presentation and warehouse layout strategies to enhance overall site efficiency.

This is an onsite role in Athens GA.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, order and expedite material to support production schedules

• Use MRP and/or visual management tools to ensure continuous supply of material

• Issue timely releases to suppliers and confirm supplier acknowledgment of releases

• Communicate and mitigate any material shortages

• Manage planning parameters to minimize excess & obsolete exposure

• Lead change through participation in improvement activities

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years experience in production/materials planning and/or, purchasing OR associate degree with 5+ years experience in production/materials planning and/or purchasing OR bachelor’s degree with 3 + years in production/materials planning and/or purchasing

Preferred Qualifications

• CPIM or CPM

• Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Sense of urgency and follow through

• Effective English written and verbal communication skills

• Organization and time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

• Experience working within an MRP system (JDE/Oracle/LeanDNA)

Additional information

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

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; military leave; purchased vacation 

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare 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.  

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 

The annual salary for this position is between $66,250 – $92,750.  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.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 01/14/2026

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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