At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 

What’s in it for you:   

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

The Material Planner is an active team member in planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers.  This highly tactical position is responsible to monitor the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.

Thrive at work and at home:   

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!    

Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.    

401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.     

Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.       

Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     

Learn more about our benefits here!   

Where is the work:  

Onsite:  

This position has been designated as On-Site. 

What you will do:    

·         Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items.

·         Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.

·         From approved supplier list, recommend and select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.

·         Responsible for the on-boarding of newly selected suppliers relative to material planning.

·         Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process. Including part walks.

·         Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts.

·         Conduct process audits and/or ordering audits.

·         Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.

·         Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.

·         Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers.

·         Analyze and select parts for Kanban and Supplier replenishment.

·         May lead and direct others to accomplish desired organizational objectives.

·         Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.

·         Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.

·         Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.

·         Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Procurement when issues occur.

·         Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.

·         Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates for sales orders.

·         Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information.

·         Manage internal and SOMI/VMI material and parameters to meet schedules.

·         Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.

·         Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.

·         Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary.               Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.

·         Productivity: identify and implement cost reduction/productivity projects to meet the corporate initiatives/goals. Maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

·         Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions/components, etc.

·         Understand material specifications in terms of substitutions, quality, engineering requirements, etc.

·         Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.

·         Understand special test/witness certification requirements and actions to achieve certification.

·         Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.

·         Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

·         Broad working knowledge and experience with ISO procedures.

·         Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support for internal and external customer requirements.

·         Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively

·         Team oriented, must have the ability to work cohesively with others.

·         Must be able to work well with external suppliers.

·         Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.

·         Must be able to serve as a core team member at plant MDI (Manage Daily Improvement) boards.

·         Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.

·         Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

What you will bring:  

·         BA/BS degree or 5+ years minimum planner/buyer manufacturing experience.

·         APICS (CPIM) or equivalent certification preferred.

·         Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base.

·         Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.

·         Knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.

·         Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed.

·         Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications

·         Basic mathematical skills

·         Experience with rate based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.

·         Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.

·         Experience with visual management systems.

This is a Safety Sensitive Role.  

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:    
  

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.