Senior Material Planner

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where Is The Work On-Site (5 days) What7s In It For You As a Senior Material Planner with Trane Technologies in Charlotte, we will call on you to collaborate with other manufacturing teams to solve problems, and to improve processes and key metrics. Your crucial responsibility will be to manage raw material and component purchases and to ensure their timely delivery to the plant in support of assembly operations. What You Will Do Plan purchased raw material and components by category and supplier to maintain optimal inventory levels to support production requirements and inventory turn goals. Active partnership with procurement, supplier representatives, logistics, scheduling, engineering, quality, finance and assembly operations. Analyze supply risks, supplier constraints, and inventory strategies to proactively identify and mitigate potential disruptions. Forecast material demand using production schedules, historical usage, inventory trends, supplier lead times, and business inputs to align supply with anticipated needs. Fulfill orders by expediting, deferring, or canceling delivery of goods, and oversees supplier compliance. Resolve purchasing-related issues, including pricing discrepancies and receipt-to-invoice reconciliation, in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Support inventory management, data accuracy and operational effectiveness. Engage in product life-cycle initiatives associated with design modifications, value-engineering and supplier sourcing changes. Lead and support continuous improvement efforts in replenishment, supplier communication, material flow, and standard work processes. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and support team development through knowledge sharing and training. What You Will Bring 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, logistics, or purchasing. Exposure to manufacturing, quality control, production planning, warehousing, or inventory control. APICS CPIM certification preferred Experience with major ERP platforms / manufacturing databases. Great written and verbal communication skills – you’ll be sending lots of emails to suppliers! Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range $72,611.66 - $116,700.00 Compensation Type Salary Incentive Eligible No Sales Commission Eligible No Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status. 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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. Safety Sensitive Role Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trane Technologies