What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Transportation position at Lennox?
Company Overview
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 member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Job Description
The Manager, Transportation is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the transportation department to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, carrier management, routing optimization, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
Compensation : This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $87,000 - $109,000 annually. 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 Company’s 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 member’s 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, you’ll 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.
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 member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.
Job Description
The Manager, Transportation is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the transportation department to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, carrier management, routing optimization, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Manage a team of transportation analysts, transportation planners and 3rd party logistics resources.
- Support sales, Supply chain and Distribution with transportation operations.
- Provide private fleet locations with system guidance and analytics maximize utilization and performance.
- Manage quarterly business reviews with high volume Lennox Residential carriers to review performance and develop long-term partnerships.
- Optimize shipping processes at all Lennox locations to ensure product continues to flow into the network efficiently.
- Provide requirements, enhancements and performance guidance to process and technology team relating to transportation management systems and applications.
- Develop and standardize transportation planner processes in line with operational requirements.
- Promote and progress annual freight cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop and execute short and long-term transportation strategic initiatives throughout the network.
- Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 8 years related experience.
- Knows principles and methods for transporting goods by any mode including the relative costs and benefits.
- Deep knowledge of industry and regulatory trends.
- Requires effective negotiation skills.
- Must know how to use Transportation Management Systems to optimize transportation networks.
- Must have effective written and oral communication skills. Must be able to provide leadership to subordinates.
- May require knowledge and understanding of the practical impact of import and export regulations in a wide range of countries.
Compensation : This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $87,000 - $109,000 annually. 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 Company’s 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 member’s 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, you’ll 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.
Salary : $87,000 - $109,000
