Logistics Specialist

1 week ago


Grand Rapids, United States Trane Technologies Full time

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.

**Job Summary:**
Responsible for transportation operations (raw material and finished product) in order to satisfy the desired levels of service and guarantee the optimization of transportation flows at the lowest possible cost. Independently track and manage the delivery and receipt of shipments. Completing accurate and timely scheduling and dispatching of trucks to ensure that the flow of product in and out meets customer demands. Critical liaison to customer service on scheduling shipments to ensure units are delivered to job site expectations. Working with transportation providers to obtain the best rates, service, and lanes. Responsible for dock scheduling and balancing at the site across multiple value streams.

This position reports to the Master Scheduler and is a key contributor to the overall success of the planning team.

**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

**Work Arrangement**: Onsite

**Responsibilities**:

- Build and Plan finished good loads for delivery and customer build schedules
- Drive logistics productivity for inbound and outbound freight
- Ensure compliance to BOS (Business Operating System) during change management phases and recommend modifications where needed.
- Create and update Bill of Ladings and other required shipping documents
- Ensure compliance to safety regulations and procedures through out the shipping and transportation process
- Develop internal and 3PL capabilities around loading/unloading, shipping, and yard management
- Coach and drive projects that improve shipping and logistics
- Coach and train team on freight and logistics best practices
- Interaction with supporting enterprise-wide initiatives for freight management and optimization
- Dock and truck scheduling for both inbound and outbound freight minimizing traffic and dock door utilization
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Degree preferred, or 3+ years minimum inventory/shipping manufacturing experience.
- APICS (CPIM) certification preferred
- Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.
- Knowledgeable of freight carriers and DOT
- Computer proficient with ERP
- Experience with rate based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.
- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.
- Experience with visual management systems.

**Key Competencies**:

- In-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement and distribution).
- Must be focused on bottom line results.
- Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver.
- Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Must be a strong communicator.
- Must be able to influence external suppliers to achieve fulfillment objectives.
- Must possess a strong customer service orientation and must provide dedicated support of internal customer requirements.
- Must possess strong organizational skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities at once.
- Must be proficient at conflict resolution.

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.



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