SBU Logistics Leader

Trane Technologies; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a strategic leader to manage Thermo King Transport Refrigeration SBU logistics. The role collaborates with Enterprise Logistics and Finance teams to align spending with plans, and deliver productivity via price, VA, and continuous improvement projects.

The position requires building strong internal partnerships, coaching plants, and ensuring SBU logistics strategies are executed while reporting to leadership. Onsite Monday–Thursday, with flexible location on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business, supply chain logistics, engineering or related field.
• 5 to 7 years logistics experience required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of freight payment, spend analytics, financial reporting.
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and act at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Supports the SBU Supply Chain leaders to ensure all SBU logistics initiatives and strategies succeed.
• Manages global freight spend, inbound/outbound, compliance, and import.
• Links carrier invoices with Enterprise Logistics data analytics and SBU spend.
• Reports on logistics inflation, mitigates and recovers impacts.
• Engages internal stakeholders to capture logistics requirements and capabilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Logistics, Engineering or related field

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

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

This is a strategic leadership position that will manage Thermo King Transport Refrigeration 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. Direct ownership of this position includes 1) collaborate with the Enterprise Logistics Team to develop, mature, and execute SBU logistics strategy, 2) delivering logistics productivity through price, quality, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects, 3) coaching and supporting manufacturing plants in problem solving gaps in either logistics spend or execution of logistics strategy. This position is also a 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 , compliance, and import.
• Creating linkage between carrier invoices, Enterprise Logistics data analytics, and SBU actual logistics 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
• Lead plant and SBU initiatives in creation, maturation and deployment of Logistics Standard Work elements defined through Enterprise Logistics & Freight subcommittee.
• Provide coaching to plants on identifying and resolving issues/gaps in standard work
• Other duties, as directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Logistics, Engineering or related field
• 5 to 7 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%

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$80,243.33 - $112,280.00

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.
• 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

No

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.