About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
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Supply Planning Lead - Buyouts
Position Summary
The Supply Planning Lead is responsible for the end-to-end supply plan and inventory strategy for assigned buyout product lines for a particular business unit within Copeland Control Solutions. This role ensures that externally sourced products are available to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory investment, supplier performance, and supply continuity. The Supply Planning Lead serves as the primary point of accountability for balancing demand, supplier capacity, inventory risk, and customer service objectives across the business unit's buyout portfolio. The role partners closely with Procurement, Demand Planning, Commercial teams, Product Management, and suppliers to proactively identify risks, resolve supply constraints, and drive inventory optimization initiatives.
Business Unit Ownership
- Serve as the primary supply chain owner for assigned buyout product portfolios.
- Develop deep knowledge of supplier capabilities, lead times, inventory strategies, and business requirements.
- Represent supply planning in business reviews, S&OP/IBP processes, and cross-functional decision-making forums.
- Drive alignment between business objectives and supply strategies for externally sourced products.
Supply Planning
- Develop and maintain supply plans for externally sourced finished goods, components, and buyout materials.
- Balance customer demand against supplier capacity, lead times, minimum order quantities, and inventory targets.
- Monitor supply plan execution and implement corrective actions to address emerging supply risks.
- Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Act as the primary planning interface between the business and key suppliers.
- Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, inventory availability, and delivery performance.
- Drive supplier accountability for forecast commitments and recovery plans.
- Support strategic supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Inventory Strategy
- Develop inventory strategies that support targeted customer service levels while optimizing working capital.
- Establish stocking policies, safety stock recommendations, and buffer strategies for purchased products.
- Evaluate inventory positioning relative to supplier lead times, demand variability, and market conditions.
- Drive improvements to inventory turns while maintaining supply continuity.
Customer Shortage Mitigation
- Proactively identify supply risks that could impact customer orders.
- Develop mitigation plans utilizing alternate sourcing, inventory repositioning, supplier recovery plans, and allocation strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional response plans during supply constraints.
- Minimize customer impact and expedite recovery efforts.
Excess Inventory Mitigation
- Identify excess and obsolete inventory risks across the buyout portfolio.
- Develop inventory reduction plans in partnership with Procurement, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers.
- Drive actions to reduce inventory liability while protecting customer service levels.
- Monitor inventory health metrics and implement corrective actions.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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What We Do
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. Today, we are building on our 100-year legacy through industry-leading innovation, putting Copeland at the forefront of positive change. We create sustainable residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We maintain the integrity of goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally.
