Inventory Management Specialist

Trane Technologies • Vidalia, GA

396d • $60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Inventory Management Specialist at Trane Technologies serves as the primary point of contact for all inventory-related processes within the Residential HVAC Strategic Business Unit (SBU). This role is crucial for driving continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. The successful candidate will analyze inventory control and flow processes, lead improvement projects, and establish professional relationships with various stakeholders, requiring strong project management and lean management skills.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing inventory control and flow processes and driving material warehouse improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Experience collaborating with various departments such as engineering, procurement, materials, and manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to track progress and identify potential risks.
• Knowledge and application of Lean principles including flow, on-demand, zero defects, standardized work, and visual management.
• Experience in developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify waste and build plans to address it.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and courteous relationships with warehouse and factory personnel, District Warehouse Managers, and Regional Distribution Managers.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading 9 Steps, A3s, and JDIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in implementing lean management efforts to increase velocity and align inventory processes to BOS standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all inventory process-related issues across the SBU.
• Coach 9 Steps, A3s, and JDIs across the SBU to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform in-depth analysis of operations inventory to provide tactical and strategic direction.
• Drive inventory control and flow process improvements through cross-functional projects.
• Utilize project management skills to implement lean management efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, materials, and manufacturing teams.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and critical path analyses.
• Continuously develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Review existing and new procedures/controls to identify waste and organize teams to implement changes.
• Train and coach line leaders or office staff on problem-solving behaviors and Lean principles.
• Serve as an advisor and positive influencer of change within the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree