Overview

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:On-Site (5 days) What's in it for you: The CHVAC Supply Chain Manager, supporting the Trane Technologies Commercial Business Unit, is responsible for leading end-to-end material flow strategies that ensure the right materials are available at the right time, in the right place, and at the right cost to support manufacturing, distribution, and customer commitments. This role drives operational excellence across planning, inventory management, logistics coordination, warehouse flow, supplier alignment, and continuous improvement activities. The manager partners closely with site supply chain, sourcing, production, operations, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to optimize material availability, reduce shortages and excess inventory, improve inventory accuracy, and support on-time delivery performance. This position also plays a key role in developing scalable processes, monitoring key performance indicators, resolving material flow constraints, and leading initiatives that improve productivity, service, and cost efficiency across the commercial business. Successful candidates typically combine strong leadership, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills with experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments. They are expected to build high-performing teams, drive standard work, support safety and quality goals, and advance lean, continuous improvement, and operational discipline throughout the material flow function. This role is designated as on site and will support multiple operations across the business unit. The manager must be onsite in Columbia (or surrounding locations) and willing to travel to the following locations as needed: Charlotte, NC, Grand Rapids, MI, St. Paul, MN, La Crosse, WI, Pueblo, CO, Clarksville, TN, Lynn Haven, FL, Monterrey, MX, Waco, TX, Columbia, SC, Fort Smith, AR, Newberry, SC, Rushville, IN.What you will do: Support the optimization of material management related to indirect labor headcount through continuous improvement activities Support the implementation of the strategic plan for business system applications and systems readiness. This includes but not limited to tools utilized for warehouse design, supermarket design, replenishment signaling (sequencing, kitting, picking), point of use delivery, automation engineering (low-cost automation, AGV) Support cross functional alignment related to layout and timing for material flow applications Support the implementation of material flow strategy (fork-free , material feeding, automation, cost optimization, floor space optimization, third part cost minimization) Work with plant and SBU teams to design four wall material flow analysis and simulation with an effort to optimize cost Identify cost/waste reduction opportunities through continuous improvement approach Develop solution to material flow challenges associated to point of use delivery Identify new and emerging technologies to enhance existing processes designed to stimulate a competitive advantage in supporting the new and existing business functions Lead, coach, mentor, and develop team. Provide direction to analyze production issues, develop countermeasures, and issue resolution for internal material flow Maintain safe and healthy work environment by