Transportation Sourcing Analyst

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy HVAC and refrigeration success Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox we win as a team aiming for excellence and delivering innovative sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team members contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come stay and grow with us.

The Transportation Sourcing Principal for HVAC Logistics is responsible for the strategic procurement of specialized freight services to move high-value fragile and often oversized heating and cooling equipment. This role focuses on optimizing flatbed capacity for commercial rooftop units and Refrigeration units while leveraging intermodal rail for high-volume residential unit distribution. You will ensure a damage-free cost-effective supply chain that aligns with seasonal demand spikes.

This role is responsible for developing executing and continuously improving the companys flatbed and intermodal strategy. They will negotiate and manage contracts and relationships with vendors implement policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are achieved and serve as the primary interface between Lennox teams and carriers on strategic Objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Specialized and Flatbed Sourcing: Recruit and manage a network of carriers equipped with air-ride trailers step-decks and conestoga (curtain-side) trailers to protect sensitive HVAC coils and fins from road debris and weather.
• Intermodal Optimization: Lead the conversion of long-haul residential AC and furnace shipments from over-the-road (OTR) to rail to reduce carbon footprint and drive cost savings
• Seasonal Capacity Planning: Partner with operations and distribution teams to align transportation plans with volume forecasts and seasonality. Develop Elastic Capacity strategies to handle the surge in equipment demand during Q2 and Q3 ensuring no stock-outs at regional distribution centers.
• Job-Site Delivery Management: Source flatbed carriers capable of high-touch job-site deliveries often requiring coordination with cranes for rooftop placements and strict just-in-time (JIT) arrival windows.
• Freight Analytics: Use TMS and payment data to analyze lane density from manufacturing plants to regional hubsto identify opportunities to improve carrier efficiency and cost.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuous review of industry best practices and how we can implement those practices within Lennox business units. Identify consolidation and routing opportunities to support network design or supply chain strategy initiatives.

• Requires a bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least 10 years related experience in logistics with at least 2 years specifically in HVAC Construction or heavy Industrial Machinery.
• Equipment Knowledge: Deep understanding of specialized securement (strapping vs. chaining) to prevent crushing thin-walled HVAC cabinets.
• Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with DOT regulations intermodal opportunities and how changes in regulations will impact our industry.
• Technical Skills: Experience with TMS platforms SAP TM RMS Syncada and advanced analytics using Excelor similar applications .
• Skills: Proven track record of carrier negotiation and cost savings delivery.
• Excellent presentation analytical planning project management written and verbal skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work across the organization at all levels and develop strategic commodity plans.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $116000 -$152000annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

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