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CACarrier Innovation Technologies GmbH

Materials Strategy Lead(m/w/x)

Luzern
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Defining materials management strategies for climate solutions factory operations, establishing PFEP standards and lineback logistics. 8-12+ years in materials management or supply chain strategy required, with lineback logistics and PFEP experience highly desirable. Strategic impact across climate solutions factories in the Americas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 8-12+ years in materials management, supply chain strategy, or factory logistics; highly desirable experience in lineback logistics and PFEP
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), PFEP tools, and advanced analytics platforms
  • Deep understanding of material flow design, inventory optimization, and lean principles
  • Ability to drive adoption of standards across multiple factories and functions
  • English required; Spanish or Portuguese a plus for Americas coordination
  • Strategic and systems thinking with strong execution focus
  • Data-driven decision-making and analytical rigor
  • Ability to influence without direct authority across regions and functions
  • Continuous improvement mindset and digital fluency
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Tasks

  • Define and implement materials management strategy for the Americas
  • Align materials strategy with the global roadmap
  • Design lineback logistics for factory operations
  • Establish PFEP (Plan for Every Part) standards
  • Develop safety stock strategies
  • Create replenishment models for factory operations
  • Develop factory replenishment strategies (e.g., pull systems, kanban)
  • Deploy advanced materials planning methodologies
  • Support digital tool implementation for materials planning and PFEP
  • Collaborate with Procurement to align material strategies with supplier capabilities
  • Identify material risk points
  • Support scenario planning for supply continuity
  • Define and monitor inventory policies for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
  • Partner with regional operations, SIOP, and engineering teams
  • Ensure material strategies support product lifecycle planning
  • Ensure material strategies support capacity planning

Work Experience

8 - 12 years

Education

Bachelor's degreeORMaster's degree

Languages

EnglishBusiness FluentSpanishBasicPortugueseBasic

Tools & Technologies

ERP systemsMRP systemsSAPPFEP toolsadvanced analytics platforms
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