Supply Chain Planner Jobs in North Carolina

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you:

As a Material Planner with Trane Technologies in Charlotte, we will call on you to collaborate with other manufacturing teams to solve problems, and to improve processes and key metrics. Your crucial responsibility will be to manage raw material and component purchases and to ensure their timely delivery to the plant in support of assembly operations.

What you will do:

• Develop, maintain, and execute material plans to ensure continuity of supply for purchased materials, components, and finished goods sourced from external suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment signals, and material requirements to support production schedules and customer service objectives.
• Create, review, and manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery commitments for assigned materials or supplier portfolios.
• Coordinate with suppliers, sourcing, procurement, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, and customer service teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Track supplier performance, order status, and inbound shipments; identify, communicate, and help resolve delays, shortages, and supply risks.
• Analyze material demand, inventory trends, lead times, and replenishment parameters to support inventory optimization and planning effectiveness.
• Escalate supply risks, constrained materials, and potential service impacts in a timely manner, while supporting recovery and mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate planning data, item parameters, purchase order information, and system records in ERP and planning tools.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, phase-ins, phase-outs, and other transitions that impact purchased material supply.
• Participate in planning, operations, and cross-functional meetings to align material readiness with business needs and operational priorities.
• Prepare and support reporting related to material availability, inventory health, supplier performance, and planning execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve replenishment processes, supplier coordination, data quality, and overall material flow.
• Support continuous improvement projects and implement standard work, planning best practices, and process enhancements.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in supply chain, operations management, business, or a related field is preferred; 3+ years of Trane Technologies experience in those fields will also be considered.
• Previous experience in production planning, materials planning, logistics or supply-chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems, Oracle is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, MRP logic, and master scheduling.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data-analysis tools.
• Understanding of BOM structures, routings, capacity planning, and inventory control concepts.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Kanban systems, or continuous-improvement methodologies.
• APICS certification or ability to become qualified within the first year of employment.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$56,300.00 - $101,394.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

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.