Materials/Inventory Analyst

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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.

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/Inventory Analyst in Grand Rapids, MI. Be a part of this rapidly expanding facility!  The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Materials Management team by providing detailed reporting, analysis, and knowledge of materials management processes. This position is responsible for setting and maintaining planning parameters, performing root cause analysis on materials issues, continuous improvement of materials management processes, tracking and reporting on metrics, and supporting projects related to material and information flow.  Responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of these processes should yield improvements to material flow, increased inventory accuracy, reduced component shortages, reduced cost of indirect labor for material handling, and improved productivity of the manufacturing operation.

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.   
• 401K match 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!  

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as On-Site in our Grand Rapids, MI facility. This role will not offer sponsorship.

What you will do:  

• Manage and maintain ERP system planning parameters.  Follow standard processes for gathering data, analyzing, and loading data into ERP system.  Report issues and overall health of the ERP system planning data.  Manage PFEP updates.
• Provide detailed reporting and analysis to support Master Production Scheduling, SIOP, Inventory Management, and Material Planning processes.
• Support production scheduling team by creating tools to help with order scheduling, work order sequencing, mass schedule updates, and work order BOM management.
• Actively participate on cross-functional teams to support improvement of material flow and productivity in the production processes.
• Continually strive to improve Materials Management processes in pursuit of excellence (Cycle Counting, Kanban, Min/Max, audits, etc.).
• Solve process issues in a timely manner by interacting with appropriate departments.
• Become MRP system subject matter expert.  Use MRP system and related tools to develop reports that can be used by Materials Management personnel to monitor, control, and improve processes.
• Create and run daily reports to track day to day changes in inventory, sales data, and other areas to help identify potential disruptions in material and information flow.
• Support Inventory Management team in identifying and resolving accuracy issues.
• 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 material transaction data, report errors, and take corrective action.
• Key contributor and team leader prior to/during annual physical inventory. 
• Special projects as assigned.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelors Degree preferred; 3+ years of experience in lieu of a degree. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 in a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Strong mathematical skills
• Knowledge of plant receiving and materials movement processes
• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and ability to use plant IT programs
• Oracle R12 experience preferred
• 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 of 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 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.
• Willingness to change, flex and learn
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal company and external associates, both written and orally, including the telephone.  Mobility within the work facility. 

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000

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.