Sr. Material Planner

trane technologies•La Crosse, WI

8d•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.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or Associate degree preferred; relevant years of related work experience in lieu of education will be considered
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

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.