1st Shift Inventory Controls Analyst

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. 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.

The Inventory Analyst will perform in-depth analysis of inventory issues from outages and cycle count activity.  They will help maintain an up-to-date PFEP (Plan For Every Part) and warehouse setup.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze, problem-solve, and correct inventory issues.
• Maintain part set-up information, warehouse and supermarket locations, and PFEP master
• Maintain Kanban databases and update Kanban cards (MES, Oracle, Databases, Excel)
• Maintain standard work related to inventory and warehouse processes

Key Competencies and Success Factors: 

• • Problem Solving: Uses data analysis and excellent processes to help predict problem areas, identify areas of opportunity, and update standard work
  • Analytical: Superior analytical skills
  • Computer: High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Access, Excel, and Outlook (should have Excel skills such as Vlookups and other intermediate Excel knowledge)
  • Communication: Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills

 Essential Job Function:

Manage and maintain the cycle count process per standard work, including, but not limited to, selection of parts to be counted, cycle count method and technique, reconciliation of counts to perpetual records, root cause analysis for errors, and process change requests to reach 95%+ Perfect Location Accuracy.

• Respond to on-demand cycle count requests generated from plant operations.
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams relating to improving inventory flow and accuracy (Lean Manufacturing).
• Continually strive to improve Materials Management processes in pursuit of excellence (Cycle Counting, Kanban, and Audits).
• Solve process issues in a timely manner by interacting with appropriate departments.
• Use the MRP system and related tools to develop reports that can be used by Materials Management personnel to monitor, control, and reduce inventory.
• Update, revise, and enforce standard work instructions and operation manuals for the department, as well as ISO work instructions and operations manuals where appropriate.
• Monitor scanning transactions, report errors, and take corrective action.
• Special projects as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Education Standard: High school diploma or equivalent
• Min. Yrs. Experience:1-3 in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of plant receiving and materials movement processes
• Basic Computer Skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and ability to use plant IT programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated root cause analysis skills required
• Maintain basic knowledge of internal processes and controls.
• Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.
• Able to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Broad working knowledge and experience with standard work instructions.
• Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support for internal and external customer requirements.
• Must be a strong written and verbal communicator, able to communicate to various audiences effectively
• Team-oriented must have the ability to work cohesively with others.
• Must possess the ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.
• Trane Technologies Values and Core Competencies:
• Willingness to change, flex, and learn
• Self-motivated
• Teamwork
• Work Pride
• Innovative
• Customer Focused
• Critical Thinking
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills
• Standard Work Adherence

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.

The Company has designated this role as Safety Sensitive.