Logistics Strategy Manager

Trane Technologies • Charlotte, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Logistics Strategy Manager leads the logistics strategy for Trane Rental Services. Reporting to the Customer Experience Leader, the role manages logistics spending, supports internal customers, and drives logistics quality and continuous improvement. The position includes responsibility for shipment optimization, logistics performance and data visibility, carrier management, and projects supporting facility growth and expansion.

The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays based on work needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in logistics operations.
• At least 3 years of people leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading strategy and managing logistics brokers, trucking companies, and freight spend.
• General knowledge of ground logistics and the freight market.
• Strong analytical skills for data extraction and comparison.
• Ability to influence change across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve business challenges.
• Strong experience with Lean concepts, continuous improvement, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the Oracle Transportation Management system.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics strategy for Trane Rental Services by continuously improving and maintaining standard work and operating procedures.
• Manage logistics spending and drive productivity projects by optimizing shipments for cost, transit time, and service.
• Own logistics KPIs, manage performance, and drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal customers and carriers in resolving quality and delivery issues.
• Lead and support productivity workshops to develop a pipeline of continuous improvement ideas.
• Manage projects focused on facility growth and expansion.
• Partner with the Trane Rental Services Customer Service team on carrier selection and management.
• Support solutions that allow users to access and share data about logistics costs, transit times, and real-time market conditions.
• Analyze equipment moves and identify trends to develop strategies for managing miles traveled and freight costs while maintaining a stable of suitable carriers.
• Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions for the functional area.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on day one for the employee and family.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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