Material Planner

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Job Summary：
The Material Planner is an active member of the Field Purchasing team that manages the local purchase suppliers’ direct procurement (local purchases not through Oracle R12) for the Trane Supply Parts Stores.  

Responsibilities: 

·        Sourcing - Obtain supplier quotes per customer needs.

·        Local parts life cycle - Manage local purchase parts set up in P21.

·        Purchasing - Manage purchase orders to procure material according to purchasing requests from the Trane Parts Stores. This involves daily contact with the stores, as well as managing POs and resolving PO issues with suppliers/stores/retail planning team, to ensure parts availability and delivery.

·        Effectively communicate with the field and with suppliers regarding purchasing requests and orders.

·        Maintain supplier and part data accuracy in systems, including part and supplier setup where needed.

·        Work with other cross functional teams on projects and/or other tasks to drive improvement when needed.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 1 year of relevant purchasing, sourcing or equivalent experience OR 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree

·        Good PC skills and knowledge of MS Office applications required.

·        Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Must be action-oriented and organized to handle large volume of tasks in a fast pace environment.

·        Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

·        P21 knowledge preferred.

Key Competencies:

·        Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.

·        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 be able to work well with external suppliers.

·        Must possess ability to work well in a distribution environment.

·        Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated

·        Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.