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Director Supply Chain Network Optimization

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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! The Director of Supply Chain Network Optimization to lead enterprise-wide efforts in designing and optimizing our global supply chain network. In this high-impact role, this role will act as a central thought leader, partnering with business units across the company to identify network optimization opportunities, run complex scenario analyses, and guide long-term footprint decisions. This role will also develop the structure, standard processes and governance to standardize the network project process approach from ideation to closure. This role will enable the enterprise to deliver improved service, cost, agility, and sustainability outcomes through a well-aligned, data-driven network strategy. As the Director of Supply Chain Network Optimization, you will: Lead enterprise-level supply chain network modeling and scenario planning across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution Partner with business units to identify and evaluate optimization opportunities (e.g., regional consolidation, nearshoring, dual sourcing, DC placement) Support business unit network optimization project execution Act as a trusted advisor to BU supply chain leaders, helping translate business strategy into network design implications Align cross-functional stakeholders around recommendations that balance service, cost, and risk Develop enterprise playbooks, frameworks, and tools to support ongoing network decision-making Develop enterprise structure, standard processes and governance for network optimization projects from ideation to closure Serve as a connector across the enterprise, facilitating knowledge sharing, best practice exchange, and capability building Monitor trends (e.g., logistics markets, geopolitical risks, capacity shifts) and proactively identify strategic network risks and opportunities Required education, experiences & skills: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field 10+ years of experience in supply chain network strategy, operations consulting, or enterprise supply chain roles Proficiency in advanced analytical and modeling skills using tools such as LLamasoft (Coupa) Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions, geographies, and levels Strong and curious analytical skillset, identifying patterns, exceptions to patterns, and identifying drivers of these outliers Flexible to manage time across pivots in task prioritization of oneself and the team, and communicate for impact the necessary support to navigate through issues and challenges Strong communication skills, capable of communicating for impact the key messages for an audience and associating asks through both oral and written mediums Bias for action and excited to use voice in meetings to cut through ambiguity and seek clarity Strong experience partnering with multiple business units in a matrixed environment Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain functions (sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution) Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation projects and global supply chain or multi-region network optimization exposure Preferred education, experiences & skills: MBA or Master's preferred AnyLogic, or equivalent preferred Remote Work Arrangement : This role is fully remote. As a remote colleague, you may be required to travel to a Copeland site regularly to collaborate with your team or customers as needed. Copeland is committed to fostering a productive and connected culture, so you will have the opportunity to work with your team and leader to understand your team operating principles to collaborate effectively. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the salary/pay range for this role is $126,000-227,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. #LI-FS1 #remote Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustai

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