Supply Chain Strategy Manager

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

2d•$144,000 - $189,000

About The Position

At Lennox, we are committed to building a world‑class, resilient, and intelligent supply chain that enables sustainable growth and superior customer experiences. We are seeking a Principal Supply Chain Strategy Manager to shape and advance our long‑term supply chain vision, challenging the status quo and driving transformational change across the enterprise. This is a senior, highly visible role for a strategic thinker who combines deep supply chain expertise with strong business acumen, emerging technology insight, and the ability to influence at the executive level. The Principal Supply Chain Strategy Manager is responsible for defining and evolving Lennox’s long‑term supply chain strategy to support business growth, dynamic market conditions, and evolving customer expectations. This role focuses on delivering breakthrough improvements through innovative operating models, advanced technologies, and AI‑enabled capabilities that improve efficiency, productivity, and agility across the global supply chain network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
Extensive experience in supply chain strategy, transformation, or advanced supply chain leadership roles
Proven track record of developing and executing long‑term, enterprise‑level supply chain strategies
Strong knowledge of modern supply chain technologies, AI applications, and digital transformation
Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities
Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross‑functional partners
Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed environments with broad organizational impact

Responsibilities

Lead the development, execution, and continuous refinement of the 5‑year supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, sales growth plans, and customer requirements
Conduct enterprise‑level assessments of supply chain capabilities, operating models, and network design to identify opportunities for competitive differentiation
Shape future‑state supply chain roadmaps that improve resilience, scalability, cost structure, and service performance
Identify, evaluate, and introduce emerging supply chain technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, automation, digital platforms, and decision‑support tools
Partner closely with IT, data science teams, and external technology providers to pilot, validate, and scale innovative solutions
Drive faster, data‑driven decision‑making and improved visibility across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment
Challenge existing practices and drive transformational change in productivity, operating efficiency, service levels, and operational agility
Introduce best practices and benchmark Lennox performance against industry leaders and best‑in-class supply chain organizations
Translate strategic concepts into actionable initiatives with measurable outcomes
Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for senior and executive leadership
Support enterprise decision‑making related to investments, prioritization, and long‑term value creation
Influence without authority across functions to align stakeholders around strategic initiatives
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking within the supply chain organization
Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, elevating strategic supply chain capabilities across the enterprise