Logistics Strategy Manager

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Charlotte, NC, USA
In-Office
80K-129K Annually
Senior level
Greentech • Other
The Role
Leads logistics strategy for Trane Rental Services, overseeing logistics spending, shipment optimization, carrier and broker management, KPI performance, quality improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role manages facility growth projects, analyzes equipment movements and freight costs, supports internal customers, develops standard operating procedures, and partners with customer service on carrier selection. It requires logistics operations expertise, people leadership, analytical skills, Lean experience, and knowledge of ground freight markets.
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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.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Customer Experience Leader, the Logistics Strategy Manager provides leadership of the logistics strategy for the Rental Services business. Primary accountabilities include managing logistics spending, providing support for internal customers, and driving logistics quality improvements.

 

What you will do:

  • Lead logistics for Trane Rental Services through the continuous improvement and maintain standard work and operating procedures that support the strategy of Trane Rental Services
  • Drive productivity projects by managing logistics spend through optimization of shipments for the best cost, transit, and service.
  • Drive operational excellence through KPI ownership, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide support to internal customers, and carriers with quality and delivery issues.
  • Lead and support productivity workshops to drive pipeline of ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Manage projects focused on facility growth and expansion.
  • Partner with Trane Rental Services Customer Service team on carrier selection and management
  • Support visibility of solutions that enable users to seamlessly access and share data regarding logistics cost, transit times, and real-time market conditions.
  • Analyze all equipment moves to identify trends to create and manage strategies to manage miles traveled, cost of freight, and maintain a stable of suitable carriers.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions to support functional area of responsibility as needed.

 

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience in logistics operations.
  • 3+ years of experience with people leadership in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
  • Understanding of Oracle Transportation Management system preferred.
  • Experience leading strategy and managing logistics brokers, trucking companies, and freight spend.
  • General knowledge of ground logistics and the freight market.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical skills for efficient data extraction and comparison
  • Ability to influence change effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written.
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Demonstrated skills in resolving business challenges.
  • Strong experience with Lean concepts, driver of continuous improvement and problem solving.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$80,243.33 - $129,400.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:


  • Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
  • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
  • 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations


Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of experience in logistics operations
  • 3+ years of experience with people leadership 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
  • Experience with Oracle Transportation Management
  • 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
  • Experience resolving business challenges
  • Strong experience with Lean concepts, continuous improvement, and problem solving

Trane Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trane Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Trane Technologies.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with company matching and additional employer contributions, plus student-loan–linked matching in the U.S. Some roles also note legacy pension coverage and automatic enrollment features that reinforce long-term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental-health/EAP resources, and wellness offerings. Materials also point to day-one eligibility in many roles and added programs like fertility, family-building, and menopause support.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and inclusive eligibility extending to domestic partners and dependents. Policies for caregiving and expanded family planning benefits are emphasized in recent company materials.

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The Company
HQ: Davidson, NC
10,001 Employees

What We Do

At Trane Technologies, we challenge possible by thinking bigger, acting bolder and taking actions that not just improve our own performance but influence global change. Our world contends with unprecedented challenges. Our future has never been more uncertain. Urbanization is dramatically reshaping our communities, our resources are more constrained that ever before, and climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate. We believe it is time to challenge industry norms and be at our most creative every day. To get there, we’ve committed to ambitious sustainability goals and we will change the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines, and other perishables. Global change starts when we each have the courage to act. And when we act, we boldy go. Won’t you join us?

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