Materials Planning Manager: Lead Sourcing & Lean Ops

Trane Technologies; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead two critical teams overseeing local purchasing, supplier coordination, and invoice reconciliation. This leadership role drives availability, service, and financial discipline across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable.

You will coach and develop talent, implement Lean practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize quotes, inventory, and payment cycles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, materials planning, retail operations, or a related function.
• 3+ years of people leadership, supervisory, or team management experience preferred.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP/ERP systems, and Lean or Operational Excellence preferred.
• Knowledge of retail network operations, service parts flow, and local purchasing processes preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, receipts, invoice reconciliation, GRNI, accounts payable, accounting, or finance-related processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of two teams responsible for: sourcing and purchasing locally purchased service parts; PO, receipt, and invoice reconciliation related to materials planning activities.
• Lead the field purchasing team in executing timely, cost-conscious procurement of local purchased items while balancing service, cost, and inventory investment.
• Manage the Materials Operations Analyst team to ensure timely processing of receipts, payables support, GRNI-related activities, and resolution of PO and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as quote turnaround time, service parts availability, reconciliation cycle time, aging GRNI, process compliance, and team productivity.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, BOS, Retail Planning, PGT teams, Supply Stores, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive strategic initiatives.
• Lead and/or participate in projects focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, service, and financial control.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplier quotes and locally purchased service parts to Supply Stores in support of customer service and revenue goals.
• Oversee daily execution of PO reconciliation activities to ensure issues are resolved accurately and within established cycle times.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through onboarding, training, performance management, and continuous feedback.
• Establish clear priorities, balance workloads, and ensure strong execution in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ensure both teams consistently follow standard work, system processes, and internal controls.
• Act as a Lean Champion to drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, root cause problem solving, and process standardization.
• Support organizational initiatives and perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Lean/Operational Excellence

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to lead two critical teams overseeing local purchasing, supplier coordination, and invoice reconciliation. This leadership role drives availability, service, and financial discipline across Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable.

You will coach and develop talent, implement Lean practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize quotes, inventory, and payment cycles in a fast-paced environment.