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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

The Manager of Inventory Deployment Planning oversees the processes of distributing and allocating inventory across the network, ensuring our products reach the right place at the right time. This role leads a team of planners who monitor and mitigate inventory risk, minimize waste, and support sales channel growth.  Additionally, this role ensures the success of critical Supply Chain optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies for deploying inventory, considering factors like demand forecasts, warehouse capacity, transit and lead times, and supply chain constraints. 
• Maintain optimal stock levels, minimizing excess or obsolete inventory while ensuring product availability to meet customer demand. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Planning, Sales, Transportation, and Operations, to align inventory deployment strategies with business objectives. 
• Identify opportunities to enhance inventory management processes, including automation, technology adoption, and best practice implementation. 
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent stockouts, damages, or losses. 

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS:

Having the right qualifications is only a part of what it takes to be a successful employee. At Lennox International, we believe in following a set of behaviors and competencies to achieve your full potential. In this position, it is vital that you embody these core competencies:  

• Situational Adaptability: You flex your approach and demeanor to suit various scenarios. You successfully shift gears as new developments and competing priorities arise – balancing routine tasks, urgent action items, and long-term projects is second nature for you.
• Decision Quality:You make thoughtful and timely decisions with the best interest of the organization in mind, prioritizing and organizing key deliverables and ensuring stakeholder buy in.
• Drives Results: You show pride in “getting the job done” with a bias for action, going above and beyond to ensure your responsibilities have been met. During high pressure moments, you work diligently to meet deadlines and show value in your work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 8 years related experience.

• In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices, including forecasting, planning, and optimization. 
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in managing projects related to inventory deployment and process improvement. 
• Familiarity with inventory management systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or other relevant software. 

Compensation:

The total compensation range for this position is $96,800 – $127,050 and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual’s tenure, performance, 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, 10 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.