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 Materials Planning Manager leads a team of Dealer Sales Office (DSO) Material Planners, with the responsibility of planning and scheduling the delivery of finished goods material from the internal factories and/or other field organizations to all the field DSO warehouses and Regional Distribution Centers. This team is responsible to monitor the flow of manufactured and sourced products, guarantee availability of these products to avoid “out of stocks” and “high risk,” as well as to manage inventory levels to achieve inventory targets assigned.

This position is Remote within the United States.  Preferred Tyler, Trenton, Vidalia, St. Peters, Davidson, Atlanta,  (others could be considered that are Trane locations).

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: 

 Virtual:  

This is a Remote position.  

  

What you will do:   

Manages material planning activity to ensure timely delivery of material to support internal and external demand to the DSO field warehouses through utilization of our Business Operating System (BOS).Manage the new product transitions, in accordance with TTPDP to ensure optimal inventory and safety stocks throughout DC’s and DSO’s during associated transition.Drive strategic improvements to ABC classification by analyzing ABC classification data to develop optimal replenishment strategy of finished goods throughout the factory and field network.Using the Inventory Optimization Planning System, ensure recommendations, push outs, critical shortages, and other system parameters are maintained and managed to service customer demand and adjust DSO warehouse stock positions to maintain effective order availability.Maintain proactive shortage identification by serving as escalation point with material planners to aid in root cause analysis , corrective actions, and resolution to improve delivery performance.Responsible for improvement of key performance metrics (At Risk, ATC, Inventory, Productivity, Employee Engagement, Fill Rate, Delivery, etc) as required for Monthly, quarterly, and annual reviewsCreate and deploy departmental training programs for direct reports and extended teams to improve material maturity through deployment of standard work. This position will play a critical leadership role in communicating and training resources that promote high performing teams.Lead and partner with required functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of planning, factory and field network, lean material flow initiatives and MDI

 

What you will bring:  

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent planner/planner management experience.5+ years minimum planner/buyer manufacturing experience.Must be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functionsExperience required in lean manufacturing, distribution inventory management, ERP management systems, and inventory optimization techniques.Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to maintain and build capabilities in a team oriented environment while leveraging lean process methodologies.APICS certification preferred or achieved within 12 months of position.Considerable knowledge of HVAC products preferred.Tableau and Alteryx knowledge and experience preferred.

 

Key Competencies:

Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities.Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed.Computer proficient with ERP / Time Phased Order Point Planning systemsBasic to advanced mathematical skillsExperience with distribution planning in multi-facility environmentExperience 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

Travel: 10-15%

 

Compensation:    

Base Pay Range: $  

 

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/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.