PROJECT MANAGER (MATERIALS MANAGEMENT)

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We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What's in it for you :

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it's our responsibility to put the planet first.

For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

Job Summary?

Trane Technologies is hiring a Materials Project Manager, New Product Introduction in La Crosse, WI. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing new product introduction within supply chain, material planning, material flow, and the manufacturing plant.

The Materials Project Manager will collaborate with engineering, procurement, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful execution of phase-in and phase-out activities.

Critical success factors for this role include active collaboration and coordination of all materials management functions including production scheduling, purchasing, forecasting, inventory planning, material handling, delivery methods, logistics, and master data maintenance.

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.
• 401Kmatch up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here (https : / / careers.tranetechnologies.com / global / en / benefits) !

Where is the work :

This position has been designated as On-Site.

What will you do :

• Coordinate with external suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of components and materials required for NPI activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development initiatives.
• Facilitates phase-in / phase-out projects associated with design changes, value-engineering, supplier sourcing changes, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, timelines, and critical path analyses to track progress and identify potential risks.
• Oversee material readiness and PPAP processes. Track work order or manufacturing deviations required for manufacturing assessment and verification.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support phase-in / phase-out requirements. Mitigate obsolete inventory risks throughout the supply chain.
• Organize demand planning and supplier forecast changes. Organize master data and planning parameter updates. Organize changes to supplier stocking agreements.

Recommend changes to internal stocking levels.

• Organize PFEP strategies including material flow, material delivery methods and replenishment triggers.
• Problem-solve top issues causing material issues / outages in production; implement solutions and facilitate activities to improve material availability.

What you will bring :

• Bachelor's degree in business, materials management, engineering, or similar discipline.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the integrated functions of manufacturing.
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is desired.
• Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must balance multiple priorities, maintain technical expertise, and achieve results through cross-functional teams.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

• Must be a proactive change agent and possess leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment while leveraging lean methodologies.
• Must be a flexible, decisive, and proactive problem solver.
• Must be a strong communicator.
• Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent analytical skills.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff and to interact with various departments throughout the organization.
• Must be resourceful, can find solutions to unusual problems and meet customer needs.
• Must have good understanding of manufacturing material flow in a warehouse and factory.
• This is a safety sensitive role.

Compensation :

Base Pay Range : $100,000 - $125,000

Total compensation for this role will include a commission / incentive plan. Disclaimer : This base pay range is based on US national averages.

Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

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.