Materials Project Manager

Trane Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a materials leader to guide NPD projects from inception through stabilization. You will coordinate with product management, engineering, materials, and operations to accelerate delivery, ensure stable launches, and improve the materials value stream.

You will optimize inventory, support long‑range planning, and enable high customer satisfaction by maintaining rigorous data accuracy and end‑to‑end process transparency across ERP platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including materials planning, procurement, and operations.
• Strong data analytics skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and understanding of BOM structures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the materials leader for assigned NPD projects from project creation through product stabilization.
• Ensure all materials are fully and accurately set up in enterprise systems to support end to end use—from design through procurement, manufacturing engineering, production scheduling, and lifecycle management.
• Conduct routine system audits and validation of configurations to maintain 100% data accuracy across platforms.
• Lead Phase‑In Phase‑Out (PIPO) material planning initiatives, coordinating with planning, scheduling, and operations to establish precise cut‑over points for new designs.
• Address change order management issues, ensuring production aligns with engineering variances without downtime.
• Drive materials productivity improvements, inventory optimization, and obsolete material mitigation initiatives.
• Develop cross functional team members through deployment of BOS tools and processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

Procurement concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS certification

Tools

ERP systems

BOM knowledge

Job description

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)

What's In It For You

This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of Trane Technologies by leading the materials strategy and execution for major New Product Development (NPD) initiatives within the chiller portfolio. You will partner closely with product management, product engineering, materials, and operations to accelerate project delivery, ensure stable product launches, and drive continuous improvement across the materials value stream. Your work will directly enable customer satisfaction, improve inventory optimization, and support long‑range business planning.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the materials leader for assigned NPD projects from project creation through product stabilization.
• Ensure all materials are fully and accurately set up in enterprise systems to support end to end use—from design through procurement, manufacturing engineering, production scheduling, and lifecycle management.
• Conduct routine system audits and meticulous validation of configurations to maintain 100% data accuracy across platforms.
• Lead Phase‑In Phase‑Out (PIPO) material planning initiatives, adapting best‑in‑class methodologies to secure a seamless transition during design changes, which includes collaborating with planning, scheduling, and operations to establish precise cut‑over points for new designs, eliminating production line disruptions.
• Work through any change order management issues, ensuring production is aligned with engineering variances without causing downtime.
• Drive materials productivity improvements, inventory optimization, and obsolete material mitigation initiatives.
• Action obsolete & slow‑moving inventory (OSMI) in strict compliance with FICAP standards
• Develop cross functional team members at all levels through deployment of BOS tools and processes.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related technical field preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• APICS certification strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including significant exposure to materials planning, procurement, and operations environments.
• Strong data analytical skills, including advanced Excel capabilities to conduct routine audits and maintain 100% data accuracy.
• Proficiency in ERP systems with a strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and part enrichment.
• Excellent cross‑functional leadership skills with the ability to facilitate weekly alignment meetings among diverse stakeholders like Buyers, Production Schedulers, and Warehouse Operations.
• Strong problem‑solving capability to resolve immediate material readiness issues.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$75,700.00 - $135,834.99

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.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as 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.