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!

Copeland, a new standalone company in the HVACR industry, is looking for a Product Planner to join its HVACR Americas Hermetic Motors team based in St. Louis, MO. As a Product Planner, you will work closely with Copeland’s New Product Development teams, ranging in functions from Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and executive leadership to develop and implement the projects that drive incremental growth for the business and support the Enterprise strategy. You will work with business leaders from across the organization to support strategic plans, gain business and market insights, and drive understanding for strategies throughout the organization. A core capability of this role and function is to educate, align, and influence the organization as a whole on the key program drivers, risks, and deadlines associated with your product line.

Product and Portfolio Management

• Maintain a comprehensive view of all Residential Light Commerical projects and own the internal organization in prioritizing projects based on needs and resources

• Assess market segment expectations and requirements to develop a long-term product platform roadmap including prioritization of technology projects needed for current and future NPD

• Drive profitable sales growth through new, high-value products and changes to existing products

• Understand, coordinate, and communicate compression specifications for new product programs accounting for limitations, competitive differentiation, and scope management

• Understand competitors, market trends, product offering gaps, and project/product trade-offs

• Prepare and update product volume/mix forecasts, capacity plans, and cost estimates

• Proactively communicate project status and resolve technical, commercial, and time-to-market trade-offs for projects in the portfolio

• Ensure coordination of internal resources for key projects in the portfolio and coordinate with the compression team on resourcing plan

• Present regular portfolio and project updates to senior management groups and other stakeholders

Account Management

• Serve as the preliminary point of contact for the compression team for all products and projects in your portfolio

• Provide ongoing support when key stakeholders have questions or need information on product cost, structure, content, volumes, capacity, manufacturing processes, etc.

• Troubleshoot issues for existing products that require a cross-functional team

• Know the key internal and external contacts and run/connect the various stakeholders

Project Manager for New Product Development projects

• Ensure compliance to and lead NPD Phase Gate Process by following Copeland's Gate Review Process

• Define NPD project scope and schedule, communicate resource needs, develop & supervise project budget, and document lessons learned

• Lead or participate in regular NPD project meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure project speed and quality

• Host or participate in Lean Product Development events with a cross-functional internal team including regular Risk Mitigation Events

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

• 3 to 5+ years in a previous business role

• Ability to build and use quantitative analysis, spreadsheet/ database tools, or other project management software to assist in planning and decision-making

• Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to comfortably engage with executive leadership

• Ability to direct a team of peers through influence

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Previous experience with project management or technical product development

• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and data leadership skills

• Experience in Business Intelligence and Analytics tools

• Ability to travel domestically or, occasionally, internationally

Flexible Work Schedule – Hybrid Work Option and Core Hours

This role has the flexibility of a hybird work from home option up to three days a week and a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and efficiency as we serve the needs of our customers.

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and outstanding schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

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: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, 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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.