Logistics Engineer

trane technologies • Davidson, NC

6d • $56,300 - $101,395 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
What’s in it for you:
This position will consist of three 10-month rotations in key areas of our business and will allow for a wide understanding of Trane Technologies’ systems and processes. As a Logistics Engineer you will get the opportunity to partner with leadership and peers to ensure that the logistics operating system meets the needs of the business and its customers. This position will also implement logistics process improvement projects, solutions, and performance metrics with a focus on improving delivery and cost.
In this role you will review logistics data to analyze network performance and develop new logistics improvement projects and solutions that will accelerate sustainability goals and / or improve logistics network performance. The Logistics Engineer will work closely with all facets of the logistics department to support strategic business units (SBUs) globally and have exposure to coaching from the most senior leaders across supply chain in Trane Technologies.
Targeted start date - June 1, 2027 or soon after

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in one of but not limited to Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related fields.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of logistics concepts including procurement, transportation management, operations, freight payment, and freight claims.
• Understanding of Transportation Management Systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and work to remove ambiguity with spend data.
• Ability to develop and deliver creative and effective solutions.
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple complex projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dataiku, and Tableau preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Transportation Management Systems is a plus.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dataiku, and Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze logistics data to measure network performance.
• Benchmark current inbound & outbound transportation and distribution networks and support business process changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these networks.
• Leverage network performance analysis to problem solve (design, configure, and implement) business solutions and projects that deliver year-over-year productivity and delivery improvements.
• Work closely with Materials, Distribution, and other Logistics Leaders to ensure that product flow is continuous.
• Review and analyze logistics processes to identify waste and develop, support, and or lead process improvement projects in the logistics department.
• Utilize internal expertise, company initiatives, and SBU customer requirements to develop decision models to determine optimal logistics solutions.
• Lead and support productivity ideation events and value stream mapping events.
• Maintain configurations and data integrity in transportation management system.
• Partner with carriers, suppliers, and visibility partners to drive compliance and understanding of business processes.
• Designing dashboards through Tableau to review logistics network and process performance
• Share best practices across logistics operations on: Process design, Logistics Network performance, KPI Reporting
• Rotate through and show proficiency in, but not limited to, the following categories: Domestic or International Planning, Domestic or International Freight Pay, Domestic or International Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization & Technology

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level