Supervisor, Supply Chain Excellence

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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. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! Responsible for leading a team of Supply Chain Analysts in delivering data-driven insights, process optimization initiatives, and enterprise-wide supply chain improvement programs. Partners with Business Unit leaders, Functional Managers, and Enterprise stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, establish scalable standards, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance service levels, inventory, cost, quality, and operational performance. Leads the development and deployment of analytics, business intelligence solutions, and continuous improvement methodologies to support Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), end-to-end supply chain performance, and strategic decision making. Facilitates cross-functional discussions, aligns stakeholders toward common objectives, and drives a culture of operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Job Responsibilities Supply Chain Analytics & Business Intelligence Lead the development of advanced supply chain analytics, dashboards, KPIs, and decision-support tools. Translate business challenges into analytical solutions that drive actionable insights and business results. Oversee descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and scenario-based analytics to support strategic decision making. Drive reporting automation, dashboard modernization, and data visualization initiatives. Ensure data integrity, governance, standard metric definitions, and reporting consistency across business units. Identify emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide recommendations to leadership. Supply Chain Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead or participate in Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process improvement workshops, Kaizen events, and problem-solving activities across global business units. Drive adoption of Copeland Business Systems (Lean, PDCA, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies) to eliminate waste and improve business performance. Establish, standardize, and govern supply chain processes, metrics, and operating procedures across multiple business functions. Identify opportunities to improve service, inventory, lead time, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. Facilitate root cause analysis and development of sustainable corrective actions for recurring business challenges through Structured Problem Solving. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Stakeholder Management & Facilitation Serve as a trusted advisor to Business Unit leaders, Supply Chain leaders, Functional Managers, and Enterprise leadership teams. Participate and/or facilitate cross-functional workshops, strategic planning sessions, and business reviews to align stakeholders on priorities and actions. Influence decision-making through fact-based recommendations and executive-level communication. Manage stakeholder expectations, drive alignment, escalate risks when required, and ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives. Build strong partnerships across Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service, Commercial Excellence, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology and Enterprise Data Analytics and Data Engineering teams. Team Leadership Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Supply Chain Analysts Establish performance objectives aligned with organizational priorities and strategic goals. Develop technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities within the team. Promote collaboration, accountability, innovation, and employee engagement. Support succession planning and development of future Supply Chain Excellence leaders. Innovation & Transformation Lead implementation of new analytics capabilities, technologies, digital tools, and process improvements. Evaluate current business processes and propose innovative solutions that improve scalability and business value. Support strategic transformation initiatives across Supply Chain and Operations. Drive adoption of best practices and industry-leading methodologies. 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. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs . We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 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, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.