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. 

 

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: 

This position is based in Davidson, NC and has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 

 

What you will do:   

 

Position Overview: 

This is a strategic leadership position that will manage Residential HVAC SBU logistics by working closely with the SBU Supply Chain Leadership team, other SBU Leaders, and the Enterprise Logistics Team.  This position must identify and engage with internal stakeholders (operations, logistics, finance, field teams) to deep-dive logistics spend across plants and sales regions in order to ensure total SBU logistics costs are in line with annual financial plans.  Responsible to collaborate with the Enterprise Logistics Team to develop, mature, and execute SBU logistics strategy.  Responsible for delivering logistics productivity through price, quality, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects.  Responsible for coaching and supporting manufacturing plants in problem solving gaps in either logistics spend or execution of logistics strategy.  Key liaison between SBU and Enterprise Logistics Team and Finance team.  

 

Responsibilities:

Supports the SBU Supply Chain leaders to ensure all SBU logistics initiatives and strategies are successful Thorough understanding and management of all global freight spend, both inbound / outbound and distribution networks Creating linkage between carrier invoices, Enterprise Logistics data analytics, and SBU actual logistic spend Responsible for reporting, mitigating, and recovery of logistics inflation Identifies and engages with internal stakeholders (Plant Managers, Material Managers, Sales, Customer Service) to capture logistics requirements and ensure logistics capabilities exist to address requirements Work collaboratively with Enterprise Logistics team to ensure correct SBU Logistics Strategy alignment, ensure logistics provider on-time delivery and quality, and be voice of customer back into Enterprise Logistics team Accountable for working with Plant teams to develop and execute logistics productivity and continuous improvement projects Responsible for SBU continuity of logistics  - engage with plants to efficiently resolve escalated issues and formally manage and secure provider capacity Support plants in setup and deployment of Logistics Standard Work elements Provide coaching to plants on identifying and resolving issues/gaps in standard work Other duties, as directed

What you will bring: 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Logistics, Engineering or related field 7 to 10 years logistics experience required Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of freight payment, spend analytics, financial reporting, and depth in financial acumen Demonstrates ability to think, communicate and act at the strategic level Ability to drill down into data and understand linkages between different data sets Requires understanding of SBU transportation requirements and solutions, including network distribution within a region Candidate must have demonstrated experience coordinating, facilitating discussions, consultation and conflict resolution skills Professional communication; both verbal and written are required. Ability to travel up to 25%

Key Competencies:

Logistics & Finance Acumen – Oversees development and execution of logistics strategies for assigned SBU, drives utilization of common logistics tools to achieve optimal results that are Quality, Delivery, Price and Service balanced and corporate/governmental compliant. Project Management – Reviews and approves teams’ project plans, oversees project execution, balances projects between short and long-term focus, secures alignment with cross-functional partners. Analytical - Demonstrates deep understanding and knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Tableau, Alteryx or PowerBI a plus; comfortable with digging deep into data to analyze trends, costs, inflationary pressures. Problem Solving—Identifies/anticipates potential problems, supports root cause analysis, evaluates robustness of corrective action plan and oversees plan implementation. Relationship Management – Creates collaborative environment with cross-functional partners, assures regular/appropriate two-way communication flow, builds/maintains relationship with industry peers and providers, and reinforces logistics lead on logistics provider base.

 

Compensation:

 

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Total compensation for this role will include a incentive plan. 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.