Logistics Engineer
Trane Technologies · Davidson, NC · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies puts the planet first. Sustainability is our business, and we invite you to contribute to making a better future by joining our mission to boldly challenge what's possible for a sustainable world.
Schedule
Monday to Thursday: work onsite with colleagues. Fridays: choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Responsibilities
- Participate in three 10‑month rotations across key business areas to gain a wide understanding of Trane Technologies’ systems and processes.
- Collect and analyze logistics data to measure network performance.
- Benchmark current inbound & outbound transportation and distribution networks and support business process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Leverage network performance analysis to problem solve (design, configure, and implement) business solutions and projects that deliver year‑over‑year productivity and delivery improvements.
- Work closely with Materials, Distribution, and other Logistics Leaders to ensure continuous product flow.
- Review and analyze logistics processes to identify waste and develop, support, or lead process improvement projects in the logistics department.
- Utilize internal expertise, company initiatives, and SBU customer requirements to develop decision models to determine optimal logistics solutions.
- Lead and support productivity ideation events and value stream mapping events.
- Maintain configurations and data integrity in the transportation management system.
- Partner with carriers, suppliers, and visibility partners to drive compliance and understanding of business processes.
- Design dashboards through Tableau to review logistics network and process performance.
- Share best practices across logistics operations in process design, logistics network performance, and KPI reporting.
- Rotate through and show proficiency in categories such as Domestic or International Planning, Domestic or International Freight Pay, Domestic or International Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization & Technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of logistics concepts including procurement, transportation management, operations, freight payment, and freight claims.
- Understanding of Transportation Management Systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to analyze and work to remove ambiguity with spend data.
- Ability to develop and deliver creative and effective solutions.
- Ability to successfully manage and deliver multiple complex projects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dataiku, and Tableau preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Skills
- Collaborative style and approach to working with internal and external partners.
- Driven, independent, and self‑motivated to win.
- Maintain strong customer focus.
- Influence change effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
- Function as an individual contributor and in team environments with the ability to shift priorities as required.
- Analytical mindset.
- Demonstrate competency in resolving business challenges.
- Strive for continuous improvement and opportunities for improved standardized processes.
Pay
Annual base salary range: $56,300.00 – $101,394.99. Compensation type: Salary (incentive eligible: No; sales commission