Transportation Planner

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Transportation Planner. This role is designed for individuals with foundational experience in transportation planning who are looking to advance their skills and knowledge for further career advancement in logistics. The position will support Transportation Team Leaders by executing projects, completing standard work, conducting transportation planning, and assisting other transportation planners. The Transportation Planner will ensure that transportation decisions, including rates, on-time delivery, and quality, create the "best value" for both Trane Technologies and its customers. Additionally, the role will actively participate in continuous improvement and rapid improvement events. Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, with a mission to put the planet first and challenge what's possible for a sustainable world.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred; relative experience required in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 2+ year experience in Supply Chain or Transportation, with demonstrated proficiency in transportation management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications, with emphasis on Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive transportation planning for assigned facilities, ensuring optimal routing, carrier selection, and scheduling to meet business objectives.
Serve as a backup for other transportation planners as required, ensuring seamless operations and continuity.
Develop and implement innovative and aggressive approaches to transportation process improvements and price reduction strategies.
Actively participate in 9 Step Problem Solving and rapid improvement events, owning actions and driving results.
Demonstrate the ability to plan across all plants and distribution centers within your Strategic Business Unit (SBU), ensuring alignment with overall logistics strategy.
Conduct Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) system testing to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Assist with resource allocation, project plan development, and driving project execution to achieve optimal results.
Demonstrate regional knowledge of carriers, industry trends, emerging markets, and technology to inform strategic decisions.
Identify potential problems, conduct root cause analysis, and lead corrective action plan implementation to resolve issues effectively.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders within North America Logistics, share transportation research with the entire enterprise, and manage the "one Trane Technologies voice" to the carrier base.
Perform other duties as directed by Transportation Team Leaders.