Sr. Material Planner

Trane Italia•La Crosse, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Trane Technologies, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. The company emphasizes its responsibility to prioritize the planet, stating that sustainability is integral to its business operations through brands like Trane® and Thermo King. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a better, more sustainable future. The work environment is hybrid, requiring onsite presence Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays, balancing work requirements. Joining the Trane Technologies team is presented as a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions towards a sustainable future, supported by an inclusive culture, benefits for employees and their families, growth opportunities, and flexibility to balance life's demands.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, logistics, and/or purchasing
Experience with major ERP platforms
Microsoft Excel skillset (pivot tables, lookups and charts required)
Ability to analyze forecasts and recommend appropriate planning actions
Demonstrated strong data analytic skills with ability to progress to advanced use of tools such as Dataiku and Tableau.
Potential to serve as a planning system superuser
Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., leading RIEs, cross‑functional initiatives, or similar events).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, production planning process warehousing or inventory control.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree or Associate degree preferred; relevant years of related work experience in lieu of education will be considered
APICS CPIM certification or willingness to pursue certification

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and deliver training on standard work processes for the planning team.
Pull and analyze system reports to support decision‑making and performance visibility.
Lead and support cross‑team process improvements, including optimizing direct‑ship vs. stock strategies.
Participate in or lead cross‑functional projects to improve planning, inventory, and supply chain outcomes.
Serve as backup lead for PSI activities.
Plan and manage raw material and component requirements by category and supplier, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
Execute purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure fulfillment compliance.
Analyze internal and external conditions to determine when to expedite, defer, or cancel deliveries based on tradeoffs and prioritized goals.
Lead or actively participate in lean initiatives, including A3 problem solving, Kaizen events, and other continuous improvement efforts.